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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All the while, she has been working to consolidate power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two existing categories -- best recording package and best boxed or special limited edition package – have been consolidated into one category, best recording package.

From Barron's

The board also said in their statement that O'Donnell's lease "was not renewed in order to consolidate revenue during a period of financial stress".

From BBC

“There is a lot of planning that goes into how we’re going to sequence the buildings that we’re going to consolidate, and when and how we reduce the staffing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The data-storage industry has consolidated in recent years, lessening the competitive pressures on Western Digital.

From Barron's

consolidate

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