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- [kuh n-sol-i-deyt]
- /kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt/
- /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-sol-i-deyt]
- /kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions of consolidate word
- verb consolidate If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure. 3
- verb consolidate To consolidate a number of small groups or firms means to make them into one large organization. 3
- verb consolidate to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united 3
- verb consolidate to make or become stronger or more stable 3
- verb consolidate to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc) 3
- verb transitive consolidate to combine into a single whole; merge; unite 3
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Origin of consolidate
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin consolidātus (past participle of consolidāre), equivalent to con- con- + solid(us) solid + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Consolidate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consolidate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
consolidate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consolidate
verb consolidate
- centralize — To centralize a country, state, or organization means to create a system in which one central group of people gives instructions to regional groups.
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- stabilize — to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
Antonyms for consolidate
verb consolidate
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- lessen — to become less.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
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