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con·sol·i·date
 consolidate
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
consolidated, consolidates, consolidating |
| definition 1: |
to combine into a whole or mass; unify.
The union leaders are consolidating several small unions.- synonyms:
- amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, solidify, unify
- similar words:
- band, coalesce, compact, compress, connect, fuse, incorporate
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| definition 2: |
to strengthen or secure; make solid or stable.
She consolidated her position as leader.- synonyms:
- secure, strengthen
- similar words:
- fortify, reinforce, solidify, substantiate
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| related words: |
affiliate, amalgamate, bind, centralize, compound, embody, fix, ground, meld, merge, mingle, organize |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become unified or strengthened.
The two businesses have done well since they consolidated.- synonyms:
- coalesce, combine, solidify, strengthen
- similar words:
- amalgamate, connect, league
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| related words: |
band, combine, fix, merge, mingle |
| derivation: |
consolidator (n.) |
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