solidify
Solidify (verb) means to become solid, or to make something firm and solid. Example: “The melted wax began to solidify as it cooled.”
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.
Word forms
solidified past tense, solidifies singular
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The melted wax began to _____ as it cooled.
Etymology
From French solidifier, built from solid plus -ify.
Rhymes for solidify
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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.