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Consolidate Definition & Meaning

consolidate
verb
  1. unite into one; "The companies consolidated"
  2. make firm or secure; strengthen; "consolidate one's gains"; "consolidate one's hold on first place"
  3. bring together into a single whole or system; "The town and county schools are being consolidated"
  4. form into a solid mass or whole; "The mud had consolidated overnight"
  5. make or form into a solid or hardened mass; "consolidate fibers into boards"

"Consolidate" in song lyrics

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  • "studentloan.com consolidate"
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  • "credit card consolidate"
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  • "debt consolidate"
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Frequently asked questions

What does consolidate mean?
unite into one; "The companies consolidated" make firm or secure; strengthen; "consolidate one's gains"; "consolidate one's hold on first place" bring together into a single whole or system; "The town and county schools are being consolidated" form into a solid mass or whole; "The mud had consolidated overnight" make or form into a solid or hardened mass; "consolidate fibers into boards"
What part of speech is consolidate?
Consolidate is a verb.
How many definitions does consolidate have?
Consolidate has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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