Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thicken
verb
/ˈθɪk.ən/
Definition
To make or become denser or more solid.
Examples
- She decided to thicken the sauce by adding some cornstarch.
- The fog began to thicken as night approached.
- To thicken the mixture, stir in more cream.
Meaning
To increase the consistency or density of a substance, often used in cooking or material processes.
Synonyms
- condense
- intensify
- bulk up
- solidify
- pad
