thicken

/ˈθɪkən/verb
Elementary
1

To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

2

To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

3

To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

4

To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

5

To strengthen; to confirm.

6

To make more frequent.

7

To make more detailed or comprehensive.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing