consolidate — to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to consolidate all my scattered toys, but I immediately scattered them again.
- The CEO consolidated five meeting rooms into one giant conference room for better communication.
- He consolidated all his streaming subscriptions and still ended up watching the same three shows.
consolidate
VERB[/kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/]
to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole
Emptying the five small, messy boxes, the worker managed to consolidate all the items into one massive wooden crate.
CON(together) + SOLID(firm) + ATE(make) — pressing the loose sand together(CON) to make(ATE) a firm, SOLID brick, the builder worked to consolidate the foundation.
Watching the two small armies hesitate, the general ordered them to rapidly consolidate into one giant force.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consolidatus', the past participle of 'consolidare', which combines 'con-' (together) and 'solidare' (to make solid), derived from 'solidus' meaning solid or firm.
Breakdown
con- (together) + solid (firm/solid) + -ate (verb suffix) = consolidate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom tried to consolidate all my scattered toys, but I immediately scattered them again.”
“The CEO consolidated five meeting rooms into one giant conference room for better communication.”
“He consolidated all his streaming subscriptions and still ended up watching the same three shows.”
“The merger will consolidate two major banks into one financial powerhouse.”
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