thicken (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkən/
Definition
To make or become thicker or more dense.
Examples
The fog began to thicken as night fell.
Stir the soup to prevent it from thickening too quickly.
The plot of the novel started to thicken with unexpected twists.
How to Use thicken
- thicken up (phrasal verb)
- To become thicker. — "Let the soup thicken up a bit more before serving."
- thicken with (prepositional phrase)
- To become denser or more intense due to a specific element. — "The air thickened with the smell of smoke."
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