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to harden
Examples
The painter used a fixative to harden the layers of charcoal on the canvas.
The sculptor applied a sealant to harden and protect the clay sculpture.
02
to increase in firmness or solidity
Intransitive
Examples
The concrete began to harden as it cured, gradually transforming from a liquid state to a solid structure.
Over time, the clay sculpture hardened under the sculptor's skilled hands.
03
to make accustomed or less sensitive to unfavorable conditions
Transitive: to harden sb/sth | to harden sb/sth to unfavorable conditions
Examples
Exposure to extreme temperatures can harden plants, enabling them to thrive in arid or cold climates.
The explorer 's expeditions into remote regions had hardened him to solitude and isolation.
04
to make someone's attitude or feelings less sympathetic
Transitive: to harden sb/sth
Examples
Continuous exposure to violence in the media can harden individuals to the suffering of others.
The politician 's divisive rhetoric serves to harden the hearts of his supporters against those with differing political views.
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