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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"By consolidating this data, we aim to rebalance the story of microbes -- highlighting not only what makes us sick, but also what keeps us well. After all, health is not merely the absence of disease."

From Science Daily

After years leading Venezuela's National Assembly, she helped consolidate her husband's grip on power after his 2013 presidential election victory.

From BBC

Borrowers who are in default can either rehabilitate their loan — which requires them to make nine on-time monthly payments in 10 months — or consolidate their loan to become current again.

From MarketWatch

As of Sept. 30, the company boasted a consolidated cash balance of $836 million.

From Barron's

Iraq's new parliament elected a senior figure from the Sunni Taqadom party as its speaker Monday, the first session since November elections that consolidated the main parties' grip on power.

From Barron's

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