English Dictionary
Definition of “thicken”
thicken (ˈθɪkən
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Definitions
verb
- to make or become thick or thicker ⇒
thicken the soup by adding flour
- (intr) to become more involved ⇒
the plot thickened
Alternative Forms
ˈthickener noun
Synonyms
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deepen,
become more involved become more complicated become more mysterious
Usage examples
At midnight, you should embrace for the first time, having held back until then so the spice in your blood has had time to thicken and heat.
Toni Lee, BARE: Lust, Lies and Hot Wax (2001)Let the mixture thicken and then return the sausages and other ingredients to the casserole.
Country Life (2004)Constantly stir the mixture gently until it starts to thicken.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)Stir well, bring to the boil and reduce until the cream sauce is beginning to thicken.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Neither dissolves entirely, and must be swallowed quickly after mixing lest the drugs settle out or thicken in the mixture.
Kowalski, Robert E, The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
