Thicken

Synonyms of thicken

• coagulate
• solidify
• congeal

Antonyms of thicken

• reduce
• thin
• dilute

Collocations of thicken

thicken sauce

Frequency: 80 %

Add cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

thicken soup

Frequency: 75 %

Simmer the soup longer to thicken it.

thicken gravy

Frequency: 70 %

Add a roux to thicken the gravy.

thicken hair

Frequency: 65 %

Using certain products can help thicken hair.

thicken batter

Frequency: 60 %

Adding more flour will help thicken the batter.

Idiomatic Expressions for thicken

• Phrase: thicken the soup
  Meaning: to add ingredients or substances to a soup to make it thicker and more flavorful
  Usage: After simmering for an hour, it's time to thicken the soup by adding some cream and herbs.