solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
solidified; solidifying
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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 How to pronounce solidify (audio)
noun

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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.
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Inception, still one of Nolan’s definitive works, solidified his signature blend of heady ideas within a popcorn framework. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 This opportunity should be used to create powerful structures—not to solidify existing inefficiencies or build additional bureaucracy and double structures, the joint appeal read. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The first five have been pretty much set since the draft, as Walker continues to solidify himself as someone who can make plays on offense and special teams. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Summary Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, solidifying his legendary status. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solidify

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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solidify

verb
so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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