Antonyms for thicken

Grammar : Verb

Spell : thik-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈθɪk ən

Definition of thicken

Origin : early 15c. (transitive), 1590s (intransitive), from thick + -en (1). Related: Thickened; thickening. An earlier verb was Old English þiccian.

verb set; make more dense

Example sentences :

Thicken the gravy with a little flour, and flavour it with a glass of wine.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Thicken it with the pickled nasturtians and send it to table in a boat.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

The odour of the victuals seemed to thicken into a kind of smoke.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Then remove it from the fire, beat in the yolks and stir until they thicken.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Thicken the soup with flour, using about one ounce to every pint of stock.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Then add the yolks of the eggs; let them thicken in the sauce, but be careful not to curdle them.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Thicken the gravy with a little flour, and pour it over them.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Thicken the gravy with the flour, and pour a little round the turkey.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Thicken it with the flour, and colour carefully with burnt sugar.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Thicken it with the flour, and add, if liked, a glass of port wine.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Synonyms for thicken

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