solidify
UK: səˈlɪdɪfaɪ | US: səˈlɪdɪfaɪ
vt. to make solid or firm
vi. to become solid or firm
vt. to strengthen or make more stable
solidify = solid<firm> + ify<to make>
- solid (from Latin solidus, meaning "firm, whole, dense")
- ify (a verb-forming suffix from Latin -ificare, meaning "to make, to cause to become")
Etymology Origin:
The word solidify combines solid, rooted in Latin solidus (referring to physical firmness), with the suffix -ify, which transforms nouns or adjectives into verbs meaning "to make X." The logical progression is straightforward: "to make solid." This construction reflects a common pattern in English where Latin-derived roots pair with suffixes to create precise, technical, or formal verbs.
The cooling lava will slowly solidify into rock.
Adding a binding agent helps solidify the mixture.
Their shared experiences solidified their friendship.
The company aims to solidify its market position this year.
Cold temperatures cause water to solidify into ice.