verb
Uncommon
consolidate
kuhn-SOL-ih-dayt
Consolidate (verb) means to combine several things into one, stronger whole. Example: “The two departments were consolidated into one team.”
verb
1
To combine several things into one, stronger whole.
"The two departments were consolidated into one team."
"She consolidated her student loans into a single monthly payment."
2
To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.
"The win consolidated his position as team captain."
How to use consolidate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring separate things together into one, or to strengthen something that already exists.
Common pairings
consolidate debt
consolidate power
consolidate gains
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- consolidates
- Past tense
- consolidated
- Comparative
- more consolidate
- Superlative
- most consolidate
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Etymology
From Latin consolidare, built on solidus, "solid" — literally "to make solid."
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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.
