Synonyms of consolidate

consolidate

verb

kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt 

1

as in to concentrate

to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control

plans to consolidate several branches into one regional office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrate
• unite
• integrate
• merge
• combine
• centralize
• unify
• compact
• reduce
• incorporate
• center
• polarize
• coordinate
• concenter
• orchestrate
• harmonize
• blend
• coalesce
• join
• reunite
• collect
• link
• assemble
• fuse
• gather
• conjoin
• reunify
• colligate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spread (out)
• decentralize
• separate
• segregate
• deconcentrate

2

as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensify
• enhance
• deepen
• strengthen
• heighten
• reinforce
• amplify
• broaden
• expand
• boost
• accentuate
• redouble
• sharpen
• step up
• extend
• magnify
• augment
• emphasize
• enforce
• accelerate
• maximize
• lengthen
• beef (up)
• supplement
• hasten
• enlarge
• amp (up)
• point (up)
• quicken
• reenforce
• enliven
• exacerbate
• stress
• restrengthen
• aggravate
• jazz (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• decrease
• moderate
• diminish
• tone (down)
• weaken
• abate
• lessen
• subdue
• recede
• alleviate
• subside
• ease
• lighten
• let up (on)
• dwindle
• wane
• taper (off)

Examples of consolidate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the next few years, however—at least until the next party congress in 2026—Lam’s foremost preoccupation will be consolidating power at home. —Huong Le Thu, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024

Businesses expand and consolidate through organic growth and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, often crossing many borders in the process. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2024

Power consolidated and dominated by a few major players. —Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024

As part of that discussion, Cunningham also spoke about a future where programs like his increasingly look to consolidate their business functions, relying less on third parties to handle jobs such as selling media rights. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2024