consolidate
Translation
to consolidate, to combine, to strengthen
Examples
The company will consolidate its operations.
The company will consolidate its operations.
He wanted to consolidate his power.
He wanted to consolidate his power.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to combine (sth.) into a single unit. The company will consolidate its operations.
((sth.)) to make (sth.) stronger or more secure. He wanted to consolidate his power.
Similar Words
Synonyms: combine, merge, strengthen; Antonyms: separate, weaken
Etymology
From Latin 'consolidare', from 'con-' (together) + 'solidus' (solid), literally 'to make solid together'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'solid' by bringing parts together ('con-').