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consolidate definition

con·soli·date (kən säl′ə dāt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb consolidated -·dat′ed, consolidating -·dat′·ing

  1. to combine into a single whole; merge; unite
  2. to make or become strong, stable, firmly established, etc. the troops consolidated their position
  3. to make or become solid or compact

Etymology: < L consolidatus, pp. of consolidare < com-, together + solidare, to make solid < solidus, solid: see holo-

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consolidate Synonyms

consolidate

v.

  1. To become united

    combine, solidify, condense, merge; see unite 1.

  2. To cause to unite

    combine, join, unite, mass, amass, bring together, piece together, put together, condense, compact, compress, solidify, make firm, thicken, concentrate, fuse, blend, centralize, connect, mix, conjoin, incorporate, compound, hitch, bind, concatenate, unify, streamline; see also compress, pack 2.

    Antonyms sever, cut*, scatter. *

  3. To develop as a defensible position

    fortify, add to, build up; see strengthen. See syn. study at join.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

consolidate Usage Examples

Object

  • debt: He thinks he'll be able to consolidate all debts by withdrawing equity in a couple of years time.

Modifying Another Word

  • simply: The IBM PartnerWorld scheme enables us to simply consolidate your requirements into one single, simple to use offering.

Present participle complement

  • exist: They will add value and consolidate existing successful initiatives and ensure that there is equality of access.

Infinitive complement

  • form: When the bridge was completed the central span was consolidated to form a continuous beam.

Preposition: in

  • year: As a result the industry has consolidated in recent years through mergers and acquisitions.
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