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thicken

UK
/ˈθɪk.ən/
US
/ˈθɪk.ən/
thicken up

Translations

thickenverb
thickened
Past Simple
thickened
Past Participle
thickening
Gerund
UK
/ˈθɪk.ən/
US
/ˈθɪk.ən/
se compliquerAu figuré, pour une intrigue ou une situation.
The plot of the novel began to thicken as new characters were introduced.
L'intrigue du roman a commencé à se compliquer à mesure que de nouveaux personnages étaient introduits.
As the sauce simmered, it began to thicken.
À mesure que la sauce mijotait, elle a commencé à épaissir.
Additional translations
s'épaissirPour un brouillard, une foule ou une masse qui devient plus dense.
Synonyms
expand
amplify
increase
enlarge
bulk up
intensify
concentrate
Antonyms
dilute
thin

Definitions

thickenverb
To make or become more dense or viscous.
As the sauce simmered, it began to thicken.
To make or become more intense or complex.
The plot of the novel began to thicken as new characters were introduced.
To make or become more numerous or crowded.
The fog began to thicken, reducing visibility on the road.
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