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

Those bets were solidified earlier this week when the ONS reported that regular wage growth strengthened to 5.2% over the August-October period, up from 4.9% over July-September. —Jenni Reid, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024

Once positioning is solidified, design the core message to encapsulate what the company stands for—preferably within 10 words. —Parna Sarkar-Basu, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

His victory is further solidified by a popular vote margin of approximately 2.5 million more than Vice President Kamala Harris. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024

The film’s all-star Black cast and comedic brilliance solidified it as a cultural milestone. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī 

solidified; solidifying

: to make or become solid, compact, or hard