thicken
verb/ˈθɪkən/
Frequency rank: #17,035 most common English word
Meaning
to become or make something thicker or more dense.
Example sentence
Keep stirring the sauce over low heat and it will thicken as it cools.
Synonyms & related words
- solidify
- congeal
- set
- concentrate
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