Synonyms of solidifies

solidifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of solidify

1

as in hardens

to become physically firm or solid

water solidifying into ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hardens
• freezes
• stiffens
• congeals
• firms (up)
• crystallizes
• concretes
• sets
• indurates
• coagulates
• thickens
• encrusts
• gels
• gelatinizes
• petrifies
• calcifies
• ossifies
• jells
• cakes
• rigidifies
• calluses
• jellies
• clots
• anneals
• tempers
• gelates
• case-hardens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softens
• liquefies
• dissolves
• melts
• thaws
• fuses
• smelts
• unfreezes
• deliquesces
• fluxes

2

as in forms

to take on a definite form

my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forms
• crystallizes
• connects
• shapes (up)
• joins
• jells
• combines
• coheres
• unites
• coalesces
• unifies
• fuses
• associates
• couples
• links (up)
• conjoins
• conjugates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaks down
• decays
• decomposes
• disintegrates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solidifies

This win marks his second of the season and solidifies his position among the top 50 golfers advancing to the BMW Championship. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

As the movie goes on, and the invasion which was expected to be over after a few days drags into months and years, the horror of war solidifies the couple’s commitment both to each other and the country. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Yet there’s also a growing inevitability to those clubs losing their stars to domestic rivals, an event occurring far more frequently than before and which further solidifies the hierarchical structure of English football. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

The trade also somewhat solidifies rookie Kadyn Proctor’s place at left guard. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

But every passing hour without any news only solidifies the grim reality her family is facing. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

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

Opponents and rights groups said the announcement Sunday represents an escalation as Ortega further solidifies his grip on Nicaragua. — Anna-Catherine Brigida, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

It was made using a 3D printing technique in which a liquid resin solidifies instantly when exposed to UV laser light. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026