Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thicken
verb
/ˈθɪk.ən/
Definition
To make something thicker or to become thicker in consistency or density.
Examples
- When making a sauce, you can thicken it by adding cornstarch.
- The fog began to thicken as night fell.
- They decided to thicken the walls of the building for better insulation.
Meaning
To increase the thickness of a substance or material, often used in the context of cooking or changing the properties of a mixture.
Synonyms
- congeal
- compact
- intensify
- densify
- firm up
