solidify
Translation
to solidify, to harden, to consolidate
Examples
The lava will solidify as it cools.
The lava will solidify as it cools.
This victory will solidify their position at the top.
This victory will solidify their position at the top.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to become solid or hard The lava will solidify as it cools.
((sth.)) to make (sth.) solid or secure This victory will solidify their position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harden, set, congeal, consolidate; Antonyms: liquefy, melt, weaken
Etymology
From 'solid' + '-ify' (a suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to become'). Literally, 'to make solid'.
Memory Tips
Think of liquid turning into a 'solid' block of ice. The '-ify' suffix means 'to make'.