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thickens

/ˈθɪkənz/

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verb

To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

Examples :

"The tree trunk thickens with each passing year. "

appearance mass

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verb

To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

Examples :

"to thicken a sauce"

food chemistry substance process

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verb

To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

Examples :

"The tree trunk thickens with each passing year. "

appearance body mass

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verb

To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

Examples :

"The sauce thickens as it simmers on the stove. "

substance chemistry food process

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verb

To strengthen; to confirm.

Examples :

"The new evidence thickens the case against the suspect. "

action process law

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verb

To make more frequent.

Examples :

"to thicken blows"