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| hard·en [ hrd'n ] (past and past participle hard·ened, present participle hard·en·ing, 3rd person present singular hard·ens) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb become or make hard: to become hard, firm, or solid, or make something do this
 The glue hardened overnight.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb make or become less sympathetic: to become more tough, callous, or unfeeling, or make somebody do this
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3. transitive and intransitive verb make or become more determined: to become more determined and resolute, or make somebody do this
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4. transitive and intransitive verb make or become stronger: to become stronger or more resistant, or make somebody or something do this
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5. intransitive verb commerce stabilize: to become stable after fluctuation
 Prices are hardening.
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