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

The study solidifies earlier work from the same team suggesting that acorns and mice affect the number of tick nymphs, says Columbia University disease ecologist Maria Diuk-Wasser, who wasn’t involved in the study. — Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2026

Lakshmana calls out the injustice and solidifies his role as Rama’s protector. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a South African human rights lawyer and international judge, further solidifies a trend toward a kind of recipient quite different from a century ago. — New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026

During the August primary runoff election, voters approved a ballot measure that solidifies the state's voter ID laws in the Oklahoma Constitution. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 Aug. 2026

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

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