solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 

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

solidification

sə-ˌli-də-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Synonyms of solidify

• freeze
• harden
• stiffen

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

That’s like the icing on the cake, the cherry on top and that would solidified our legacy forever. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 17 July 2026

Atlanta solidified its reputation as the nation’s Black cultural capital, home to thriving historically Black colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, influential churches, artists, filmmakers, and political leaders. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026

Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* has premiered to widespread acclaim, solidifying his unique standing in the film industry. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Basabe narrowly flipped the Miami Beach seat from its former Democratic representation in 2022, helping Republicans solidify their supermajority in the state House. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for solidify

• acidify
• alveoli
• antinomy
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify

Kids Definition

solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī 

solidified; solidifying

: to make or become solid, compact, or hard