Thicken

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkən/

Thicken (verb)

  1. to make something thicker or more solid than it was before.
  2. to become thicker or more solid over time.

Examples

  • You can thicken the sauce by adding more flour.
  • The fog will thicken as the night progresses.

Common collocations: thicken the mixture, thicken the paint, thicken over time, thicken gradually

Synonyms of Thicken

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Thicken

  • — To make something less dense or more liquid.
  • — To make a liquid thinner by adding water or another liquid.