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Dictionaryconsolidatecombining into a whole
verb

consolidate

kun-SOL-ih-dayt/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/

To bring parts together into a stronger unified whole.

The thin cords consolidate into one thick, tightly twisted rope.

Several separate thin cords converge into one tightly twisted, substantially thicker rope, showing separate parts combined into a stronger whole.
Etymology
conLatintogether
+solidateLatinto make solid

“Together” and “make solid” give the image of separate parts becoming one firm body. That image connects combining things with making the resulting whole stronger.

In context

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consolidate our resources whether that's Nate Parker whether that's actually you know again getting one band One sound of what we're trying to do but because we're so fractured and we're all over the place
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More examples

  • We consolidated our notes into a single study guide.
  • Consolidating several debts into one loan can simplify payments.
  • The victory helped the party consolidate its power.

Forms

consolidate · consolidates · consolidated · consolidating

consolidation noun — The process of combining or strengthening something.

Similar words

combine
Means bringing things together without necessarily making them stronger.
merge
Emphasizes separate things becoming a single entity.
unify
Emphasizes making separate parts function as a coherent whole.