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consolidate

verb

/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

To combine things into a single more effective or coherent whole; to strengthen or reinforce.

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

The company plans to consolidate its market position.

strengthen, integrate, merge, unify, combine

Entry 1

strengthen, integrate, merge

Entry 2

strengthen, merge, unify, combine

weaken, fragment, disperse, separate

Entry 1

weaken, fragment, disperse

Entry 2

weaken, separate, disperse

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

to make something easier to understand or do

To stop something from happening or arising.

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

to make something bigger or increase in size

to become less severe, harsh, or strict