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thicken up

/ˈθɪkən ʌp/

Translations

thicken upverb

thickened up

Past Simple

thickened up

Past Participle

thickening up

Gerund

/ˈθɪkən ʌp/

The soup will thicken up as it cools.

Суп загустеет, когда остынет.

The fog began to thicken up as the night fell.

Туман начал уплотняться, когда наступила ночь.

Additional translations

Synonyms

thicken upverb

To make or become more dense or compact.

The sauce will thicken up as it simmers on the stove.

To increase in viscosity or consistency.

As the paint dries, it will thicken up, making it easier to apply.

To become more intense or complex.

The plot of the novel began to thicken up as more characters were introduced.