verb · formal
solidify
/səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/so·LID·i·fy
to make something more definite, strong, or united; or to make something become solid
Examples
“The agreement helped solidify cooperation between the two countries.”
“Cold weather can solidify the molten metal.”
“Clear evidence will solidify public support for the plan.”
Band 8 sentence
“After the coalition talks, the parties signed a memorandum that solidified their shared agenda for the next term.”
Collocations
- solidify support / solidify relationships
- solidify into
Word family
Common mistakes
make stronger→solidify / strengthen
solidify the idea→solidify support / solidify the position
Say it for a higher band
5make firm→6strengthen→7+solidify
Synonyms
strengthen
consolidate
Easily confused
consolidate
“The company consolidated its holdings into a single branch.”
strengthen
“Policies were introduced to strengthen the economy.”
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