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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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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

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

Then, a temporary waiver under former President Joe Biden’s administration allowed her to consolidate her debt.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Now that they were on the run, this was the proper time to consolidate a resounding Redwall victory!

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.