consolidate
What is another word for consolidate? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
“The two departments were consolidated into one team.”
Opposites
2. verb
To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.
“The win consolidated his position as team captain.”
Opposites
How to use consolidate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
consolidate debt
consolidate power
consolidate gains
Etymology
From Latin consolidare, built on solidus, "solid" — literally "to make solid."
Full origin of consolidate →Frequently asked questions
What does “consolidate” mean?
The word “consolidate” means to combine several things into one, stronger whole. In plain terms, to bring separate things together into one, or to strengthen something that already exists.
How do you pronounce “consolidate”?
“Consolidate” is pronounced kuhn-SOL-ih-dayt (/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “consolidate” in a sentence?
Here is “consolidate” used in a sentence: “The two departments were consolidated into one team.”
What part of speech is “consolidate”?
“Consolidate” is a verb.
Where does the word “consolidate” come from?
The word “consolidate” comes from Latin. From Latin consolidare, built on solidus, "solid" — literally "to make solid.".
Is “consolidate” a common word?
“Consolidate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “consolidate” have?
“Consolidate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to combine several things into one, stronger whole.
