thicken

English

/ˈθɪkən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
  • (transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
  • (intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
  • (intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
  • (transitive) To strengthen; to confirm.
  • (transitive) To make more frequent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English thickenen suf from English thick.

Origin

English

thick

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