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consolidate

[kuhn-sol-i-deyt] / kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt /
VERB
combine; make firm
Synonyms
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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
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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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That could help those who want to consolidate their accounts at one brokerage and open the door to different investment lineups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Capital Group is already an anchor tenant in Bank of America Plaza, and it will consolidate other offices there after the sale closes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

To preserve their access to these plans parent borrowers need to consolidate their loans and make at least one payment under an income-driven plan before the deadline.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Alibaba formed a new AI unit, Alibaba Token Hub, led by CEO Eddie Wu, to consolidate its AI businesses and revive optimism.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

There’s nothing to affirm a tribal identity, or consolidate power around a leader, like having an Other to denounce.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith