verb
solidify
suh-LIH-dih-feye
verb
1
To become solid, or to make something firm and solid.
"The melted wax began to solidify as it cooled."
"The win helped solidify her position as team captain."
How to Use Solidify
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo turn into a solid, or to make something (like a plan, reputation, or agreement) firmer and more certain.
Common pairings
solidify a plan
solidify a lead
solidify into
Word Forms
solidified past tense, solidifies singular
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Etymology
From French solidifier, built from solid plus -ify.