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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Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar ahead of the FOMC’s policy decision due today, where the U.S. central bank is widely expected to leave rates unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

Nor did he consolidate the relations of trust and solidarity with allies that would encourage them to support him in the hour of need.

From The Wall Street Journal

Movie studios now tend to consolidate campaign resources behind one or two movies that can compete across many categories and maximize their nomination tallies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hamilton fought back to challenge Leclerc into Turn One at the start of the following lap and Leclerc had to defend all the way to Turn Six before consolidating his position.

From BBC

consolidate

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