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consolidate

verb con·sol·i·date \kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt\

: to join or combine together into one thing

: to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure

con·sol·i·dat·edcon·sol·i·dat·ing

Full Definition of CONSOLIDATE

transitive verb
1
:  to join together into one whole :  unite <consolidate several small school districts>
2
:  to make firm or secure :  strengthen <consolidate their hold on first place>
3
:  to form into a compact mass
intransitive verb
:  to become consolidated; specifically :  merge <the two companies consolidated>
con·sol·i·da·tor \-ˌdā-tər\ noun
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Origin of CONSOLIDATE

Latin consolidatus, past participle of consolidare to make solid, from com- + solidus solid
First Known Use: circa 1512

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CONSOLIDATED Defined for Kids

consolidate

verb con·sol·i·date \kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt\
con·sol·i·dat·edcon·sol·i·dat·ing

Definition of CONSOLIDATE for Kids

1
:  to join together into one whole :  unite <The towns consolidated their high schools.>
2
:  strengthen <The leader consolidated his power.>

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