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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Sumitomo is looking to consolidate the fragmented U.S. housing market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The company will consolidate U.S. chassis manufacturing at its Hamilton, Ohio, site, which will be developed and see staffing numbers strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

A lot of people consolidate their retirement savings at one firm.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

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

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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