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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Trebnick added that she sees continued evidence that the company’s strategy to consolidate its cybersecurity offerings into one platform and prioritize its focus on AI security has been resonating with customers.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Some helped Musk consolidate his companies, including its acquisition of xAI, which valued the combined company at $1.25 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

AI is pushing customers to consolidate communication channels onto a single platform.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Ares Capital owns 100% of Ivy Hill Asset Management but doesn’t consolidate it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Nevertheless, when Úrsula realized that she had not had enough time to consolidate the vocation of José Arcadio, she let herself be disturbed by consternation.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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