thik’n. To make thick or dense.

To make close; to fill up interstices; as, to thicken cloth.

To make concrete; to inspissate; as, to thicken paint, mortar or a liquid.

To strengthen; to confirm. And this may help to thicken other proofs.

To make frequent, or more frequent; as, to thicken blows.

To make close, or more close; to make more numerous; as, to thicken the ranks.

thik’n. To become thick or more thick; to become dense; as, the fog thickens.

To become dark or obscure. Thy luster thickens . When he shines by.

To concrete; to be consolidated; as, the juices of plants thicken into wood.

To be inspissated; as, vegetable juices thicken, as the more volatile parts are evaporated.

To become close, or more close or numerous./\ . The press of people thickens to the court.

To become quick and animated. The combat thickens.

To become more numerous; to press; to be crowded. Proofs of the fact thicken upon us at every step.