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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That could help those who want to consolidate their accounts at one brokerage and open the door to different investment lineups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Capital Group is already an anchor tenant in Bank of America Plaza, and it will consolidate other offices there after the sale closes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
To preserve their access to these plans parent borrowers need to consolidate their loans and make at least one payment under an income-driven plan before the deadline.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Alibaba formed a new AI unit, Alibaba Token Hub, led by CEO Eddie Wu, to consolidate its AI businesses and revive optimism.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Another problem blew up out of Kepler’s eagerness to consolidate his new reputation by associating with other mathematicians and discussing his ideas with them.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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