Definition of thicken
thickened;
thickening
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\ˈthik-niŋ, ˈthi-kə-\
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
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
