solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
solidified; solidifying

transitive verb

1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion

intransitive verb

: to become solid, compact, or hard
solidification noun

Examples of solidify in a Sentence

Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building. Hot wax solidifies as it cools. Recent findings helped to solidify our position. The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
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Nathan Saliba is solidifying his Canada role The early story of Canada’s Gold Cup is how quickly some of their up-and-comers are rising. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025 Coastal’s Caden Bodine, a switch-hitting catcher with elite contact skills and advanced pitch framing, is trending into the first round and could solidify that status with a strong showing. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 The infatuations of late elementary school solidified into something different, something more intense. Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025 As for the series' final scene, it was solidified years ago by the co-creators. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for solidify

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of solidify was in 1799

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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

solidify

verb
so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard

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