What does thicken mean?

v. to make or become more dense or solid; to add a substance to make a liquid thicker

thicken

🇺🇸 /ˈθɪkən/ 🇬🇧 /ˈθɪkən/

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verb

to make or become more dense or solid; to add a substance to make a liquid thicker

She thickened the sauce by stirring in some cornstarch.

to make or become more dense or solid; to add a substance to make a liquid thicker

3rd Present thickens

Past thickened

Perfect thickened

Progressive thickening