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thicken

[ thik-uhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become thick or thicker.
  2. to make or grow more intense, profound, intricate, or complex:

    The plot thickens.



thicken

/ ˈθɪ°ìÉ™²Ô /

verb

  1. to make or become thick or thicker

    thicken the soup by adding flour

  2. intr to become more involved

    the plot thickened

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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³Ù³ó¾±³¦°ì±ð²Ô±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ù±ð·³Ù³ó¾±³¦°ìî€½Ä²Ô verb
  • ³Ü²Ô·³Ù³ó¾±³¦°ìî€½Ä²Ô verb (used with object)
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of thicken1

1375–1425; late Middle English thiknen < Old Norse thykkna. See thick, -en 1
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But it’s worthwhile hanging in: As the chapters unfold, the plot thickens.

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They gather shortly after daybreak outside a minimarket, the tropical heat thickening, the dawn haze in lethargic retreat.

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Whisk if lumpy and allow time to thicken.

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Give it a few minutes to thicken and voila, you have gravy.

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“Let the pie cool completely before slicing. This allows the filling to finish thickening and gives you the best pie-eating experience.â€

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