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Definition of solidify
solidified
;solidifying
transitive verb
1 : to make solid, compact, or hard
2 : to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed factors that solidify public opinion
intransitive verb
: to become solid, compact, or hard
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Examples of solidify in a Sentence
Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
Hot wax solidifies as it cools.
Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
Recent Examples of solidify from the Web
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Amazon is making a powerful move to solidify its grip on urban and wealthy suburban markets.
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As frustrating a partner as Pyongyang has been for the Chinese, experts see Beijing still preferring Kim Jong Un’s totalitarian regime over a unified Korean peninsula on its border, solidified by a U.S. alliance.
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As frustrating a partner as Pyongyang has been for the Chinese, experts see Beijing still preferring Kim Jong Un’s totalitarian regime over a unified Korean peninsula on its border, solidified by a U.S. alliance.
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The acquisitions have included sites covering news, e-commerce and resources — all strategically position to solidify the company’s niche, Smith said.
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Since being called up to the U.S. women's national team in October, Short has solidified her reputation as one of the best defenders in the country.
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The appointment of Mohammad bin Salman, 31, as Saudi Arabia’s next king will accelerate his radical reform and further solidify the U.S.-Saudi partnership.
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San Diego Opera will sell its 45-year-old scenic design studio in Barrio Logan as part of a long-range plan to solidify its finances, three years after the company survived a near-shutdown.
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Rumors of the partnership were solidified by Calvin Klein CEO Steve Shiffman, who shared news of the collaboration at Time Inc’s Cannes Lions Shakers & Stirrers event.
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First Known Use of solidify
1799
SOLIDIFY Defined for English Language Learners
solidify
playDefinition of solidify for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) solid or hard or to become solid or hard
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: to make (a plan, project, etc.) stronger and more certain or to become stronger and more certain
SOLIDIFY Defined for Kids
solidify
playDefinition of solidify for Students
solidified
;solidifying
: to make or become solid The melted wax solidified as it cooled.
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