solidify

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make solid or more solid; cause to solidify
  2. verb become solid

Etymology

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

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
change integrity
Narrower (hyponyms)
consolidate, concrete

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