To solidify or take on a gelatinous consistency, or, figuratively, to take shape, become definite, or coalesce. It can refer to physical substances thickening, or abstract ideas, plans, or relationships becoming clear and well-defined. When referring to plans or ideas, it implies a process of refinement and agreement, resulting in a cohesive and workable form. The core meaning centers on the process of becoming structured or taking a firm form, whether literally or metaphorically. Jelling can also suggest a sense of coming together, where the individual elements of a group, substance, or system are merging into a unified whole.
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CONGEAL
SOLIDIFY
CRYSTALLIZE
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