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thicken
verb thick·en \ˈthi-kən\
: to make (something) thick or thicker or to become thick or thicker
thick·enedthick·en·ing \ˈthik-niŋ, ˈthi-kə-\
Full Definition of THICKEN
intransitive verb
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a : to become dense <the mist thickened> b : to become concentrated in numbers, mass, or frequency
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: to grow blurred or obscure
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: to grow broader or bulkier
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: to grow complicated or keen <the plot thickens>
transitive verb
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a : to make thick, dense, or viscous in consistency <thicken gravy with flour> b : to make close or compact
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: to increase the depth or diameter of
3
: to make inarticulate : blur <alcohol thickened his speech>
— thick·en·er \ˈthik-nər, ˈthi-kə-\ noun
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First Known Use of THICKEN
14th century
THICKEN Defined for Kids
thicken
verb thick·en \ˈthi-kən\
thick·enedthick·en·ing
Definition of THICKEN for Kids
: to make or become thick <Wait for the pudding to thicken.>
— thick·en·er noun
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