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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Currently the world's second-biggest tourist destination, just behind France, Spain is expected to consolidate its recent success in 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

For centuries, marriage was not the consecration of love, but rather an economic transaction between families who paired up their children in order to consolidate power and land ownership.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

While the market is supportive of long-term equity growth, he acknowledges that there could be some near-term declines or choppiness as the market tries to consolidate this latest rally.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Gleit said the company intends to eventually consolidate its various offerings under a single brand called Meta One.

From Barron's • May 27, 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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