solidify
To make solid; convert into a solid bodyTo make solid; convert into a solid body.
» Kalman solidified his control of the country.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To make solid; convert into a solid body.
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де́лать твёрдымdélatʹ tvjórdym, сде́лать твёрдымsdélatʹ tvjórdym
make solid or more solid; cause to solidify
(transitive)To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce.
укреплятьukrepljatʹ
(intransitive)To become solid; to freeze, set.
затвердева́тьzatverdevátʹ, тверде́тьtverdétʹ, затверде́тьzatverdétʹ
become solid
(transitive)To transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound).
Examples
9 sentencesKalman solidified his control of the country.
Basalt is a type of rock that forms when lava solidifies.
ruБазальт — это вид горной породы, который образуется при затвердевании лавы.
Tom believes that by teaching Mary, he solidifies his own understanding.
Mary finds that discussing topics with Tom helps solidify her knowledge.
The dictator reorganised the country's leadership line-up in order to solidify his power base.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 1
Origin
From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.
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Forms
solidifies, solidifying, solidified, solidified| Base form | solidify · to solidify |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | solidifies |
| Present participle | solidifying |
| Past simple | solidified |
| Past participle | solidified |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle