English dictionary
thicken
verbPronunciation
/ˈθɪkən/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
- To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
- To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
- To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
- To strengthen; to confirm.
- To make more frequent.
Example sentences
to thicken a sauce
to thicken blows