so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 
solidified; solidifying
1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion
: to become solid, compact, or hard
so·lid·i·fi·ca·tion
səˌlidəfə̇ˈkāshən
plural -s
1
: an act or instance of solidifying
2
: the condition of being solidified
Examples of solidify in a Sentence
Verb
Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
Hot wax solidifies as it cools.
Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
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David Zimmermann,
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3 July 2026
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Verb
Tibetan and Chinese leaders signed the 17-Point Agreement in 1951, solidifying China’s military takeover.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The countdown to kickoff and the constant chants solidify it.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Some car redesigns are desperately needed so a model can compete in its segment, while others solidify top positions for competitive vehicles that only get better with time.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
How to get the broth Coming in hot to the rescue, Piedmont Fort Mill dietitian Courtney Taylor dropped into the chat to solidify that those on the hunt were on the right track.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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