consolidate

[kuhn-sol-i-deyt] / kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt /

VERB

combine; make firm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

build up cement centralize concentrate develop fortify reinforce secure solidify stabilize strengthen unify

STRONG

amalgamate amass band bind blend compact compound concatenate condense conjoin connect federate fuse harden hitch incorporate join league mass meld mix pool set thicken

WEAK

add to bunch up densen hitch on hook up with plug into render solid slap on tack on tag on team up with throw in together tie in tie up with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease discourage disperse dissuade hurt injure lessen scatter weaken

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide enlarge liquefy loosen melt remove separate soften thin unfasten unmix

WEAK

part

Example Sentences

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Movie studios now tend to consolidate campaign resources behind one or two movies that can compete across many categories and maximize their nomination tallies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hamilton fought back to challenge Leclerc into Turn One at the start of the following lap and Leclerc had to defend all the way to Turn Six before consolidating his position.

From BBC

In other travel news, the new consolidated rental-car center opened at LAX this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

FedEx’s effort to consolidate its data sources began several years ago, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal

Macron called snap polls in 2024, hoping to consolidate his majority in parliament.

From Barron's

consolidate

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