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jell Definition

☆ jell (jel)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

    1. to become or cause to become jelly
    2. to become or cause to become somewhat firm, as gelatin does; set
  2. Informal to take or cause to take definite form; crystallize plans that haven't jelled yet

Etymology: back-form. < jelly

noun

Dialectal jelly

jell Synonyms

jell

v.

set, crystallize, condense; see freeze 1, harden 2, stiffen 1, thicken 1.

jell Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • together: Overall I'm very pleased; everyone jelled together in such appalling weather " .
  • n't: I remember working in some groups where it did n't jell and it became a real struggle to get out something acceptable.

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