solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 

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

sə-ˌli-də-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• concrete
• congeal
• firm (up)
• freeze
• harden
• indurate
• set

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

And finally, a central data office with a team that uses data to drive strategy and share it with all departments helps solidify a company’s actions. —Megan Poinski, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

Meanwhile, Europe’s continued rightward turn was solidified by recent elections in Germany, where the far-right AfD party secured 20% of the popular vote. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025

The speech was a moment for Trump to solidify his agenda and push back against any potential resistance within his party. —Nik Popli, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025

That reputation was solidified even further Wednesday. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for solidify

• acidify
• alveoli
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify

Kids Definition

solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī 

solidified; solidifying

: to make or become solid, compact, or hard