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Meaning of thicken
to become or make something thicker, heavier, or more viscous
Etymology of thicken
The word "thicken" has its roots in Old English "thiccan" or "thiccen", which is derived from "thicc", an adjective meaning "dense" or "thick", and the suffix "-en", which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the process of becoming or making something thicker, and its usage has evolved over time to include various contexts, such as cooking, literature, and science
Synonyms
condense
concentrate
gel
coagulate
set
jelly
clot
curdle
solidify
stiffen
harden
firm
deepen
enrich
intensify
thixotropize
incrassate
inspissate
congeal
freeze
immobilize
fix
stabilize
rigidify
toughen
strengthen
fortify
densify
compact
compress
consolidate
amalgamate
merge
blend
mix
combine
unify
integrate
coalesce
converge
aggregate
accumulate
gather
assemble
cluster
congregate
flock
throng
swarm
cluster
aggregate
Definitions
- to become or make a liquid, paste, or other substance thicker and more viscous, typically by reducing its water content or by adding a thickening agent
- * to make or become more intense, extreme, or violent, such as a plot or a situation
Usage Examples
- The sauce will thicken as it cools down
- * The plot of the novel began to thicken as the characters' motivations were revealed
- * The mixture will thicken if you add too much starch