solidify

Meanings

• verb

  Make (a substance) firm and solid.

• verb

  Cause (something) to become fixed or unchanging.

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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model , mold , bold , molded , old , told

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Variants

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solidification , solidifications , solidified , solidifies , solidify , solidifying

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Forms

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solidified, solidifying

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Etymology

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From Old French solide, from solidus 'solid, firm'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'solidify' contains the letter sequence 'dify', which is also found in the words 'identify' and 'unify'.

2. In chemistry, a substance is said to be 'solid' when it has a definite shape and does not flow at room temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coagulate: A process of thickening or congealing, often used interchangeably with 'solidify'.

2. Consolidate: To make something stronger or more unified by combining separate parts or elements.

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Culture

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In literature, 'solidify' is often used metaphorically to describe the strengthening or hardening of relationships or alliances. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful, causing their relationship to 'solidify' into hatred and jealousy.

How to Memorize "solidify"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a liquid turning into a solid, like a lava flow cooling and hardening into rock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'solidify' with the feeling of stability and firmness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Solid as a rock' to remember the meaning of 'solidify'.

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