solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 
solidified; solidifying
1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion
: to become solid, compact, or hard
Synonyms
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 on the Web
There’s pressure on every individual in this clubhouse to succeed, play well and solidify themselves in their own careers.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
His lunch congealed before him: overdone chicken drying white as sawdust, creamed corn solidifying in its pale-gold fat.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024
But slow-growth supporters struck back in the 2021 election and solidified their power in 2023.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Although deepwater orcas have been spotted sporadically over the years, the study solidifies the hypothesis of a new subtype.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
Currently sitting at just $35, these lightweight outdoor pants will make the perfect addition to my suitcase during my Norway excursion later this year, and the water-resistant, breathable material only further solidifies their spot in my closet in the meantime.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
In 2017, Johnny and his brother Jim, were involved in a brief legal fight over the structure of the team’s board of directors in which Jeanie Buss solidified her position as controlling owner of the Lakers.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The multitalented actress is a powerhouse in the industry, solidifying her place in cinematic history with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005, a year after her Oscars win.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Their whirlwind relationship was solidified when Hewitt and Hallisay wed in an intimate ceremony a few days before their daughter Autumn was born in November 2013.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
His lunch congealed before him: overdone chicken drying white as sawdust, creamed corn solidifying in its pale-gold fat.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024
But slow-growth supporters struck back in the 2021 election and solidified their power in 2023.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Although deepwater orcas have been spotted sporadically over the years, the study solidifies the hypothesis of a new subtype.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
Currently sitting at just $35, these lightweight outdoor pants will make the perfect addition to my suitcase during my Norway excursion later this year, and the water-resistant, breathable material only further solidifies their spot in my closet in the meantime.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
In 2017, Johnny and his brother Jim, were involved in a brief legal fight over the structure of the team’s board of directors in which Jeanie Buss solidified her position as controlling owner of the Lakers.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The multitalented actress is a powerhouse in the industry, solidifying her place in cinematic history with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005, a year after her Oscars win.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Their whirlwind relationship was solidified when Hewitt and Hallisay wed in an intimate ceremony a few days before their daughter Autumn was born in November 2013.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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