Definition of thicken
thickened;
thickening
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\ˈthik-niŋ, ˈthi-kə-\
intransitive verb
1 a
:to become dense
- the mist thickened
b
:to become concentrated in numbers, mass, or frequency
2
:to grow blurred or obscure
3
:to grow broader or bulkier
4
:to grow complicated or keen
- the plot thickens
transitive verb
1 a
:to make thick, dense, or viscous in consistency
- thicken gravy with flour
b
:to make close or compact
2
:to increase the depth or diameter of
3
:to make inarticulate :blur
- alcohol thickened his speech
