verb
solidify
suh-LIH-dih-feye
Solidify (verb) means to become solid, or to make something firm and solid. Example: “The melted wax began to solidify as it cooled.”
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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- solidifies
- Past tense
- solidified
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Etymology
From French solidifier, built from solid plus -ify.
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What does “solidify” mean?
The word “solidify” means to become solid, or to make something firm and solid. In plain terms, to turn into a solid, or to make something (like a plan, reputation, or agreement) firmer and more certain.
How do you pronounce “solidify”?
“Solidify” is pronounced suh-LIH-dih-feye (/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “solidify” in a sentence?
Here is “solidify” used in a sentence: “The melted wax began to solidify as it cooled.”
What part of speech is “solidify”?
“Solidify” is a verb.
Where does the word “solidify” come from?
The word “solidify” comes from French. From French solidifier, built from solid plus -ify.
