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

“After 2006, support skyrocketed. I don’t know much higher it can go now than 90%, but this will solidify it.”

From BBC

“We want to go win this game to give ourselves the home field through as much of the playoffs as we can. We’re going there to get a result and try to solidify our position.”

From Los Angeles Times

Greenhouse believes the new data could solidify the risk of skipping the vaccine when she speaks to families.

From Salon

This partnership helps solidify TikTok’s position in the e-commerce market as it began to threaten other major retailers, industry experts say.

From Salon

Related Words

• cement
• crystallize
• stiffen
• strengthen