consolidate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine.
They consolidated their three companies.
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to discard the unused or unwanted items of and organize the remaining.
She consolidated her home library.
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to make solid or firm; solidify; strengthen.
to consolidate gains.
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Military. to strengthen by rearranging the position of ground combat troops after a successful attack.
verb (used without object)
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to unite or combine.
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to become solid or firm.
adjective
verb
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to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united
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to make or become stronger or more stable
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military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc)
Other Word Forms
- consolidator noun
- preconsolidate verb
- reconsolidate verb
- unconsolidating adjective
Etymology
Origin of consolidate
First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin consolidātus “made solid,” past participle of consolidāre “to make solid,” equivalent to con- + solid + -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Sane says the date was helpful for him, too, because it motivated him to consolidate all of their account information into a living document that can be updated as needed.
Treasuries, meanwhile, had their best month in a year, rising 1.5% in aggregate, according to Bloomberg data, and consolidating their case a as a risk-free destination for capital in times of broader market concerns.
From Barron's
Newsboy caps, button-down vests and a predominance of subtle plaids recalled "Peaky Blinders", while pocket watch chains consolidated the 1920s feel.
From Barron's
A personal loan can be a powerful tool for consolidating high-interest debt, but it’s far from a cure-all.
From MarketWatch
“Indra is on track to consolidate its status as Spain’s national defense champion,” analysts at Bank of America said.
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