RIGIDIFIES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word rigidifies. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RIGIDIFIES
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hardens | verbv | |||||||
verb • become hard or harder • make hard or harder • harden by reheating and cooling in oil • make healthy • cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate | ||||||||
sets | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
solidifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • make solid or more solid; cause to solidify • become solid | ||||||||
stiffens | verbv | |||||||
verb • become stiff or stiffer • make stiff or stiffer • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||||
strengthens | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • gain strength • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||||
ossify | verbv | |||||||
verb • become bony • make rigid and set into a conventional pattern • cause to become hard and bony | ||||||||
petrify | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright • change into stone • make rigid and set into a conventional pattern |