Synonyms for consolidate
Definitions
- v. 1
To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.
- v. 2
To make stronger or more solid.
Related words
- Word family
- consolidatable consolidation
Forms
- Past participle
- consolidated
e.g. consolidated → merged, unified, integrated, coalesced…
Example sentences
- merge These two municipalities will merge from next year.
- integrate Algeria should integrate into the global economy.
- unify The company shares stories that unify its values.
- coalesce Now a few thoughts are starting to coalesce in my mind.
- strengthen We must strengthen the ties between our countries.
- solidify Mary finds that discussing topics with Tom helps solidify her knowledge.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| consolidate | steady | |
| merge | rising | |
| integrate | rising | |
| unify | steady | |
| coalesce | steady | |
| strengthen | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- join1, fuse1, meld1
- 5 letters
- blend1, unite2, merge1, unify3
- 6 letters
- harden2, embody3
- 7 letters
- combine2, compact2
- 8 letters
- concrete2, compress2, solidify4, condense2, coalesce3, entrench2
- 9 letters
- integrate3
- 10 letters
- strengthen2, amalgamate4
- 11 letters
- concentrate3, incorporate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unite2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- consolider
- Italiano
- consolidare
- Español
- consolidar
- Deutsch
- verfestigen
- Català
- consolidar