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 large, highly fragmented industry with 20,000 distributors between here and Western Europe, which gives you room to consolidate and scale.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Gerwyn Price struggled in his quarter-final against Stephen Bunting but rallied to win and pick up two points that consolidate his place in third.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

"This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries -- and the audiences we serve -- can least afford it," the petition said.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

His friends would come down from London, and he would make contact with country neighbours, he would consolidate his position in the area.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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