solidify

CEFRC1

/səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To become or make something solid or firm.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To become solid; to freeze, set.

Examples

  • Mary finds that discussing topics with Tom helps solidify her knowledge.

  • The dictator reorganised the country's leadership line-up in order to solidify his power base.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [səˈlɪɾəˌfaɪ]
  • [səˈlɪɾəˌfɑɪ]

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce.

  2. To make solid; convert into a solid body.

  3. To transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound).

More examples

In context

  • Emerging from Kennaway Tunnel, the train sweeps to the right, affording views of the recent work to solidify the railway here.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.