solidified

Meanings

1. 1verbintransitive

   Became hard or firm; turned from a liquid or soft state into a solid.

   Grammar: No object; often used with 'into': solidified into rock.

   Patterns

   • solidified into something
   • solidified at a temperature

   The lava solidified into black rock as it cooled.

   The melted chocolate solidified in the fridge.

   The glue solidified quickly, holding the pieces together.

2. 2verbtransitive

   Made something stronger, more definite, or more united.

   Grammar: Takes an object: solidified his position.

   Patterns

   • solidify something
   • solidify one's position
   • solidify an alliance

   The election results solidified her power.

   The new evidence solidified the case against him.

   Their friendship solidified after they worked on the project together.

Word forms

Common combinations

solidified into

The mixture solidified into a hard mass.

solidified his position

The victory solidified his position as leader.

solidified the relationship

Their business partnership solidified the relationship between the two companies.

Synonyms and how they differ

hardened

Hardened means became hard, often through a process; solidified is more general and can also mean became firm or definite.

froze

Froze means turned into ice or became very cold; solidified can happen at any temperature.

strengthened

Strengthened means made stronger; solidified often implies making something more stable or united.

Opposites

Word family

solidify verb

To become or make solid.

solid adjective

Hard and firm; not liquid or gas.

solidity noun

The quality of being solid or strong.

Commonly confused: solidified or solidified?

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