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thickens

The word “thickens” has 2 syllables: thick-ens

It's pronounced as /ˈθɪkənz/

What is synonym and antonym for thickens?

In the thesaurus, “thickens” has 22 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for thickens along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for thickens

Antonyms for thickens

Meanings of thickens

  • verb
    1. To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
    2. To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
    3. To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
    4. To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
    5. To strengthen; to confirm.
    6. To make more frequent.

Example Sentences

  • The sauce thickens quickly when it starts to boil.
  • Fog thickens over the highway during the early morning hours.
  • The plot thickens after the mysterious letter is discovered.
  • The mixture thickens as the ingredients cool down.
  • Her accent thickens whenever she speaks with her relatives.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to thickens, such as: cakes, clots, clumps, coagulates, concretes, condenses, congeals.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • associates
  • cakes
  • clots
  • clumps
  • coagulates
  • coalesces
  • coheres
  • combines
  • concretes
  • condenses
  • congeals
  • conjoins
  • conjugates
  • connects
  • couples
  • crystalizes
  • crystallizes
  • curdles
  • curds
  • fixes
  • forms
  • freezes
  • fuses
  • gelates
  • gelatinizes
  • gels
  • gums
  • hardens
  • indurates
  • jellies
  • joins
  • sets
  • solidifies
  • stiffens
  • thickens
  • unifies
  • unites

hardens

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