C1verb5K

UK/["/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/","/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪts/","/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd/","/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/","/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪts/","/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪd/","/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Consolidate

to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue

In simple words: To combine things into one.

Consolidate in a sentence

  • With this new movie he has **consolidated** his **position** as the country's leading director.
  • Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.
  • All the debts have been consolidated.
  • consolidated accounts
  • The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.

How to use Consolidate

Used in business and legal contexts to refer to combining resources or information. Avoid using in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

consolidate + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'con-sold-it' — think of selling and combining items into one package.

Related words

Collocations with Consolidate

  • consolidate resources
  • consolidate information
  • consolidate power
  • consolidate debts
  • consolidate efforts

Synonyms for Consolidate

Opposites of Consolidate

Common mistakes with Consolidate

  • Confused with 'consolidation' — they are related but not interchangeable.
  • Used incorrectly as a transitive verb without an object.
  • Mispronounced as 'consoled-date' instead of 'con-solid-ate'.

Compare Consolidate with Merge, Combine, Unify, Integrate

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Frequently asked questions about Consolidate

What does Consolidate mean?

To combine things into one.

What is the definition of Consolidate?

to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue

How do you use Consolidate in a sentence?

With this new movie he has **consolidated** his **position** as the country's leading director.

Can you give another example of Consolidate?

Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.

What are synonyms for Consolidate?

Common alternatives include merge, combine, unify, integrate, amalgamate.

What is the opposite of Consolidate?

Opposite meanings include separate, divide.

What words go with Consolidate?

It commonly pairs with consolidate resources, consolidate information, consolidate power, consolidate debts, consolidate efforts.

What are common mistakes when using Consolidate?

Confused with 'consolidation' — they are related but not interchangeable. Used incorrectly as a transitive verb without an object. Mispronounced as 'consoled-date' instead of 'con-solid-ate'.

How do you pronounce Consolidate?

US: /["/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/","/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪts/","/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪd/","/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/","/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪts/","/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd/","/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Consolidate?

Used in business and legal contexts to refer to combining resources or information. Avoid using in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Consolidate?

"Consolidate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.