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

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."

To make something more secure, solid, or firmly established.

"The win consolidated his position as team captain."

How to use consolidate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo bring separate things together into one, or to strengthen something that already exists.

Common pairings

consolidate debt consolidate power consolidate gains

Word forms

more consolidate comparative, consolidated past tense, consolidates singular, most consolidate superlative

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Etymology

From Latin consolidare, built on solidus, "solid" — literally "to make solid."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for consolidate

ate date rate mate fate abate slate plate state grate create update

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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.