consolidate
Translation
to consolidate, to combine, to strengthen
Examples
The two companies will consolidate into one.
The two companies will consolidate into one.
He needs to consolidate his power.
He needs to consolidate his power.
She consolidated her loans into a single payment.
She consolidated her loans into a single payment.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to combine or strengthen (sth.) The company will consolidate its operations.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to combine several things into one She consolidated her debts into one loan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: combine, unite, strengthen; Antonyms: separate, weaken
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) and 'solidus' (solid). The original meaning is 'to make solid together'.
Memory Tips
To make something 'solid', you bring all the parts 'con' (together).