Synonyms of solidify

solidify

verb

sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 

1

as in to freeze

to become physically firm or solid

water solidifying into ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freeze
• harden
• stiffen
• congeal
• concrete
• indurate
• firm (up)
• set
• crystallize
• gel
• coagulate
• thicken
• encrust
• cake
• gelatinize
• rigidify
• jell
• calcify
• petrify
• ossify
• callus
• clot
• gelate
• temper
• anneal
• jelly
• case-harden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soften
• liquefy
• dissolve
• melt
• thaw
• fuse
• flux
• smelt
• unfreeze
• deliquesce

2

as in to form

to take on a definite form

my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify

Synonyms & Similar Words

• form
• crystallize
• connect
• shape (up)
• jell
• combine
• join
• coalesce
• cohere
• unite
• unify
• fuse
• couple
• associate
• link (up)
• conjugate
• conjoin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• break down
• decay
• decompose
• disintegrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solidify

But this solidifies the plan, at least to begin training camp. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga are pitching deeper into games, solidifying the front of the rotation and taking pressure off the bullpen. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026

In this position, Rubin will lead Bubble’s marketing strategy to fuel growth and further solidify the brand’s position in the market. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

And who could forget his 300th homer that all but solidified his own Hall of Fame résumé. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026