English dictionary

consolidate

/k/@/n's/A/l/I/,d/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.

adjective

Source: webster1913

unite into one

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The companies consolidated.

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make firm or secure; strengthen

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Consolidate one's gains.

Consolidate one's hold on first place.

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bring together into a single whole or system

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The town and county schools are being consolidated.

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form into a solid mass or whole

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The mud had consolidated overnight.

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make or form into a solid or hardened mass

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Consolidate fibers into boards.

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To make solid; to unite or press together into a compact mass; to harden or make dense and firm.

verb

Source: webster1913
To grow firm and hard; to unite and become solid; as, moist clay <i>consolidates</i> by drying.

verb

Source: webster1913