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

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Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be weighed by geopolitical tensions that typically undermine risk appetite.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade but may be weighed by geopolitical risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

But avalanche snow, which can start out loose and fluffy, consolidates quickly, hardening like concrete.

From Los Angeles Times

Hacking reckons a deal would be roughly neutral for Steel Dynamics’ valuation but that strategically “it would be positive to consolidate more market share.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The telecom firm has been consolidating its office space into fewer hubs nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal

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