THICKEN Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word thicken. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for THICKEN
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| inspissate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make viscous or dense • make thick or thicker • become thick or thicker | ||||||||
| broaden | verbv | |||||||
verb • make broader • extend in scope or range or area • vary in order to spread risk or to expand • become broader | ||||||||
| condense | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops • make more concise • remove water from • cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid • become more compact or concentrated • develop due to condensation • compress or concentrate | ||||||||
| engross | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote (oneself) fully to • consume all of one's attention or time | ||||||||
| reinforce | verbv | |||||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||||
| widen | verbv | |||||||
verb • become broader or wider or more extensive • make (clothes) larger • make wider • extend in scope or range or area | ||||||||
| build up | verbv | |||||||
verb • enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages • form or accumulate steadily • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • bolster or strengthen • change the use of and make available or usable | ||||||||
