thicken
//ˈθɪkən//
Verb
thickenInfinitive
thickenPresent tense
thickenedPast tense
thickenedPast participle
thickeningPresent participle
thickensThird-person singular
1
To make or become thicker in consistency or density.
Add some flour to thicken the sauce.
2
To make or become more intense, complex, or intricate.
The plot thickens as more suspects are revealed.
3
To grow or become denser or more closely packed.
The fog thickened as the evening approached.