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Meaning of freezes
The primary meaning of the word "freezes" is to become or make something cold enough to turn from a liquid to a solid.
Etymology of freezes
The word "freezes" comes from the Old English word "frēosan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "frīsan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "preus-", both meaning "to freeze"
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe the process of turning from a liquid to a solid due to cold temperatures
Synonyms
ices
solidifies
congeals
cools
chills
refrigerates
glazes
immobilizes
paralyzes
stiffens
numbs
petrifies
crystallizes
jells
sets
hardens
thickens
coagulates
curdles
clots
concretizes
solidates
freezes over
ices over
frost
rigidifies
vitrifies
Definitions
- To become or make something cold enough to turn from a liquid to a solid
- To stop moving or functioning, typically due to fear, shock, or a problem
- To fix something in a particular position or state, so it cannot be changed
Usage Examples
- The water in the pond freezes during the winter months
- She freezes when she sees a snake, unable to move or speak
- The company will freeze all hiring until further notice due to budget constraints