First Known Use: circa 1512
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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
Related to CONSOLIDATE
- Synonyms
- center, compact, concenter, concentrate, centralize, polarize, unify, unite
- Antonyms
- decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)
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CONSOLIDATING 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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