solidify

[ suh-lid-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing.

1. to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
2. to unite firmly or consolidate.
3. to form into crystals; make crystallized.

verb (used without object)

, so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing.

1. to become solid.
2. to form into crystals; become crystallized.

solidify

/ səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make or become solid or hard
2. to make or become strong, united, determined, etc

Derived Forms

• soˌlidifiˈcation, noun
• soˈlidiˌfier, noun
• soˈlidiˌfiable, adjective

Other Words From

• so·lid·i·fi·a·bil·i·ty [s, uh, -lid-, uh, -fahy-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], so·lid·i·fi·a·ble·ness noun
• so·lid·i·fi·a·ble adjective
• so·lid·i·fi·ca·tion [s, uh, -lid-, uh, -fi-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun
• so·lid·i·fi·er noun
• non·so·lid·i·fied adjective
• non·so·lid·i·fy·ing adjective
• o·ver·so·lid·i·fy verb (used with object) oversolidified oversolidifying
• re·so·lid·i·fy verb resolidified resolidifying
• un·so·lid·i·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of solidify¹

From the French word solidifier, dating back to 1790–1800. See solid, -ify

Example Sentences

It would become a treatise for the far right and help solidify the great replacement theory into popular discourse.

From Salon

She impressed party insiders by solidifying the nomination and holding raucous rallies that reenergized base voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Depth in the secondary — where Molden has solidified the safety position while rookie cornerbacks Still and Cam Hart have stepped up outside — has allowed James to flex his versatility in every facet of the defense.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday night, Buehler only further solidified that belief — giving himself either a fitting ending to his Dodgers tenure, or another reason for the club to ensure he doesn’t leave Los Angeles this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite his program’s third consecutive loss to Garfield becoming solidified as the clock trickled toward 11 p.m.,

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cement
• crystallize
• stiffen
• strengthen