Solidify

//səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ// verb

verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make solid; convert into a solid body. transitive
  2. 2
    become solid wordnet
  3. 3
    To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce. transitive

    "Emerging from Kennaway Tunnel, the train sweeps to the right, affording views of the recent work to solidify the railway here."

  4. 4
    make solid or more solid; cause to solidify wordnet
  5. 5
    To become solid; to freeze, set. intransitive
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  1. 6
    To transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound). transitive

Synonyms

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abbreviateaddadhereagglomerateamalgamateassimilate

Example

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"Quickly stop the flow of milk, leave to stand for approximately 30 minutes for the milk to solidify."

Etymology

From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.

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