solidify

verb
UK: /səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/
US: /səˈlɑː.də.faɪ/

  1. To become firm or hard.

    1. The sauce will solidify as it cools down.
    2. The agreement started to solidify after further negotiations between the parties.

  2. To make something stronger or more certain.

    1. He wanted to solidify his position in the company.
    2. The company aims to solidify its standing as the leading innovator in the tech industry.

Synonyms

harden firm up strengthen congeal concrete stabilize
solidify transitive-verb

  1. To change from a liquid or gas into a solid state.

    1. The butter will solidify if you leave it in the fridge.
    2. During winter months, the oils in the car can solidify, requiring a bit more time for the engine to turn.

  2. To give something a definite form or shape.

    1. The architect needs to solidify the building plans before construction.
    2. We need to solidify our marketing strategy to increase sales and brand awareness.
solidify intransitive-verb

  1. To become united or to form a strong and stable group.

    1. The team will solidify after more practice.
    2. The political parties attempted to solidify their coalition to win the upcoming election.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solidify" in English means: To become firm or hard., To make something stronger or more certain..

The phonetic transcription of "solidify" is /səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/ in British English and /səˈlɑː.də.faɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "solidify": harden, firm up, strengthen, congeal, concrete, stabilize.

Example usage of "solidify": "The sauce will solidify as it cools down.". More examples on the page.