thi
cken
Third Person
thickens
Present Participle
thickening
Past Tense
thickened
Past Participle
thickened
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to increase the dimension of something
transitive
- The designer decided to thicken the walls of the building to enhance its structural integrity.
- The seamstress decided to thicken the hem of the dress to give it more weight and structure.
- To improve insulation, the homeowner decided to thicken the attic insulation by adding another layer of fiberglass.
- To increase privacy, the homeowner planted bushes along the property line to thicken the hedge.
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to become more viscous or dense
- As the gravy cooked, it began to thicken, reaching the desired consistency.
- The pudding mixture thickened as it cooled, forming a smooth and creamy texture.
- After simmering for hours, the stew gradually thickened, resulting in a rich and hearty broth.
- As the sauce reduced on the stove, it thickened, intensifying its flavor.
- The cream in the recipe thickened as it was whipped, forming soft peaks.
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to make a substance more dense
transitive
- She adds flour to the sauce to thicken it.
- The chef is currently thickening the soup with cream.
- He thickened the stew by adding more vegetables.
- The recipe calls for adding cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
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