Thicken Definition & Meaning
thicken
- verb
- make thick or thicker; "Thicken the sauce"; "inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch"
- become thick or thicker; "The sauce thickened"; "The egg yolk will inspissate"
- make viscous or dense; "thicken the sauce by adding flour"
"Thicken" in song lyrics
See how thicken is used in real songs:
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"I'm watching the water boil, I like to let the plot thicken"
Buck 65 — Protest -
"Oversell to the point now, that the pockets, start to thicken"
Chubb Rock f/ G-Man — The Man -
"I blow an ounce and watch the plot thicken"
Elzhi f/ Fes Roc — The Science
Words that rhyme with thicken
Usage tips for "thicken"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thicken" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for thicken to find words that pair well.
Use "thicken" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does thicken mean?
- make thick or thicker; "Thicken the sauce"; "inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch" become thick or thicker; "The sauce thickened"; "The egg yolk will inspissate" make viscous or dense; "thicken the sauce by adding flour"
- What part of speech is thicken?
- Thicken is a verb.
- How many definitions does thicken have?
- Thicken has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).