solidify — to make or become solid, hard, or firm
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become solid, hard, or firm
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 고체가 되다, 굳어지다, 단단해지다
Korean pronunciation: 설**리**디파이
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend's cooking was so bad that even water would solidify in fear.
- The cement will solidify within 24 hours.
- His reputation as a reliable worker solidified after years of dedication.
solidify
VERB//səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ//
to make or become solid, hard, or firm
The chef watches melted chocolate solidify into perfect shapes in the mold
Justify each strike to solidify, modify the way to fortify!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'solidifier', derived from Latin 'solidus' meaning 'solid' or 'firm', combined with the Latin suffix '-ficare' (to make), which comes from 'facere' meaning 'to make'.
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📝Examples
“My girlfriend's cooking was so bad that even water would solidify in fear.”
“The cement will solidify within 24 hours.”
“His reputation as a reliable worker solidified after years of dedication.”
“The alliance between the two companies solidified when they signed the merger agreement.”
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