thicken

verb

thick·en ˈthi-kən How to pronounce thicken (audio)

thickened; thickening ˈthik-niŋ How to pronounce thicken (audio)

ˈthi-kə-

intransitive verb

: to become dense

the mist thickened

: to become concentrated in numbers, mass, or frequency

: to grow blurred or obscure

: to grow broader or bulkier

: to grow complicated or keen

the plot thickens

transitive verb

: to make thick, dense, or viscous in consistency

thicken gravy with flour

: to make close or compact

: to increase the depth or diameter of

: to make inarticulate : blur

alcohol thickened his speech

thickener

ˈthik-nər

ˈthi-kə-

noun

Example Sentences

I thickened the gravy with flour. When the mixture thickens, add the remaining ingredients. The fog thickened when night fell.

Recent Examples on the Web Vasculitis is a disease that causes the walls of a person’s blood vessels to thicken, sometimes cutting off blood supply to some organs and tissues.

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 The new Bristol drug, Camzyos, treats a different genetic heart disease by blocking a different protein that was found to play a key role in causing the heart muscle to thicken, restricting the organ’s ability to pump blood.

Jared S. Hopkins, WSJ, 26 July 2022 The benefits are numerous according to Petrucci, who says the collagen in broth can thicken hair, strengthen nails, improve gut health, sleep and appearance.

Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Clouds will begin to thicken back up during the afternoon as a new system that is expected to bring rain arrives overnight, but some warmer temperatures are expected over the weekend.

oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.

Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 Oceanographers expect Sargassum seaweed and other macroalgae to thicken on our beaches every year, as a result of more coastal runoff and warmer waters, driven by climate change.

Jim Waymer, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2022 Vasculitis happens when blood vessels thicken, causing inflammation and restricting blood flow in various parts of the body.

Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Add snap peas, peas, whipping cream and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until liquid starts to reduce and thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.

People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	thickened
释义	thicken verb thick·en ˈthi-kən thickened; thickening ˈthik-niŋ ˈthi-kə- intransitive verb 1 a : to become dense the mist thickened b : to become concentrated in numbers, mass, or frequency 2 : to grow blurred or obscure 3 : to grow broader or bulkier 4 : to grow complicated or keen the plot thickens transitive verb 1 a : to make thick, dense, or viscous in consistency thicken gravy with flour b : to make close or compact 2 : to increase the depth or diameter of 3 : to make inarticulate : blur alcohol thickened his speech thickener ˈthik-nər ˈthi-kə- noun Example Sentences I thickened the gravy with flour. When the mixture thickens, add the remaining ingredients. The fog thickened when night fell. Recent Examples on the Web Vasculitis is a disease that causes the walls of a person’s blood vessels to thicken, sometimes cutting off blood supply to some organs and tissues. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 The new Bristol drug, Camzyos, treats a different genetic heart disease by blocking a different protein that was found to play a key role in causing the heart muscle to thicken, restricting the organ’s ability to pump blood. Jared S. Hopkins, WSJ, 26 July 2022 The benefits are numerous according to Petrucci, who says the collagen in broth can thicken hair, strengthen nails, improve gut health, sleep and appearance. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Clouds will begin to thicken back up during the afternoon as a new system that is expected to bring rain arrives overnight, but some warmer temperatures are expected over the weekend. oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes to thicken. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 Oceanographers expect Sargassum seaweed and other macroalgae to thicken on our beaches every year, as a result of more coastal runoff and warmer waters, driven by climate change. Jim Waymer, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2022 Vasculitis happens when blood vessels thicken, causing inflammation and restricting blood flow in various parts of the body. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Add snap peas, peas, whipping cream and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until liquid starts to reduce and thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Kids Definition thicken verb thick·en ˈthi-kən thickened; thickening : to make or become thick Wait for the pudding to thicken. thickened 1 of 2 adjective as in thickish Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance thickish creamy thick viscous turbid syrupy slushy viscid undiluted ropy semifluid gluey gelatinous semiliquid glutinous heavy ropey jellylike sticky condensed gooey gummy concentrated Antonyms & Near Antonyms thin soupy runny watery liquid fluid flowing diluted weak dilute watered-down See More thickened 2 of 2 verb past tense of thicken as in stiffened Synonyms & Similar Words stiffened condensed solidified indurated hardened caked froze curdled concreted clumped coagulated congealed gelled gelatinized clotted curded gummed jelled jellied fixed gelated firmed (up) lumped (up) set Antonyms & Near Antonyms melted liquefied liquified fused thawed fluxed deliquesced See More
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