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thicken
[ thik-uhn ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become thick or thicker.
- to make or grow more intense, profound, intricate, or complex:
The plot thickens.
thicken
/ ˈθɪə /
verb
- to make or become thick or thicker
thicken the soup by adding flour
- intr to become more involved
the plot thickened
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Derived Forms
- ˈٳԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ٳIJ verb
- ܲ·ٳIJ verb (used with object)
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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.”
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