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

Jake Guentzel is bringing the heat on the top line, Ryan McDonagh has been a stout shutdown force, and J.J. Moser has solidified the top four. —Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025

This new plan solidifies much of the progress made over the past two decades and provides a foundation for future decision making. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

In this high-stakes game, early adopters stand to gain a strategic edge, solidifying their positions in a transforming global financial system. —Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

By 1889 the post office had combined the two towns solidifying their relationship. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025

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