jell

verb

ˈjel 

jelled; jelling; jells

intransitive verb

1

: to take shape and achieve distinctness : become cohesive

2

: to come to the consistency of jelly : congeal, set

transitive verb

: to cause to jell

Synonyms

• crystallize
• crystalize
• form
• shape (up)
• solidify

Examples of jell in a Sentence

Our plans are finally starting to jell.

Boil the jam until it begins to jell.

Recent Examples on the Web

Eric liked the idea of collaborating with others, but his collaborations never really jelled. —Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Afterwards, the running back spoke about how the team has jelled in recent weeks. —Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024

Still, there are a lot of new faces trying to jell. —Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024

Despite losing several key players to graduation, the Gladiators jelled as a team, shaking off an early loss to eventual Class 3A state champion Severna Park to capture their final 15 games, including a 13-3 win over Queen Anne’s in the Class 2A state final for their first championship since 2018. —Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from jelly

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Kids Definition

jell

verb

ˈjel 

1

: to make or become jelly

2

: to take shape : form

an idea jelled