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 has since continued to consolidate its business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Italy’s UniCredit recently moved to increase its share of German No. 2 Commerzbank above 30%, which would allow it to consolidate control on the open market.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

The companies’ combination would consolidate hundreds of local TV stations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The chief task facing the next several generations was to consolidate control of the North American continent.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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