Definitions

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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“It’s a flagging industry. ... The industry will have to consolidate to survive,” said C. Kerry Fields, a USC Marshall School of Business economics professor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

I’m debating whether I should consolidate the debt or negotiate down what I owe overall.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Analysts say capturing it would consolidate RSF control over western Sudan and potentially open the way for a push towards the capital.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Shah said Next Health works with a platform called Vitl, a health-tech startup that raised $7.5 million from investors last year, to vet and consolidate compounding pharmacies that produce peptides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

I obediently consolidate the supplies I want into my pack.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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