Solidify: meaning, definitions and examples

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solidify

 

[ sษ™หˆlษชdษชหŒfaษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in chemistry

To make or become hard or solid, especially by cooling.

Synonyms

cement, harden, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • The lava began to solidify as it cooled down.
  • Allow the mixture to solidify in the fridge before serving.
Context #2 | Verb

in relationships

To make a relationship or bond stronger or more secure.

Synonyms

cement, fortify, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • The team-building exercises helped to solidify the bond between coworkers.
  • Spending quality time together can help solidify a romantic relationship.
Context #3 | Verb

in politics

To make a position or agreement more certain or reliable.

Synonyms

confirm, establish, secure

Examples of usage

  • The treaty helped to solidify the alliance between the two countries.
  • His successful speech solidified his position as the leader of the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "solidify" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solidificar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ‹เคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfestigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memadatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะตั€ะดะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ utwardzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›บใ‚ใ‚‹ (katameru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solidifier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solidificar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑlaลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตณํžˆ๋‹ค (guchida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztuhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ztuhnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅ›บ (nรญnggรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gamqareba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rkidmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solidificar

Etymology

The word 'solidify' derives from the Latin word 'solidus,' meaning solid. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. Over time, 'solidify' has been used in various contexts, from chemistry to relationships and politics, to describe the process of making something hard, strong, or secure.

See also: solid, solidarity, solidification, solidified, solidifier, solidifying, solidity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,399, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.