CONSOLIDATE


Meaning of CONSOLIDATE in English

[ kən'sɒlɪdeɪt ]

■ verb

1》 make stronger or more solid.

2》 combine into a single unit.

Derivatives

consolidation noun

consolidator noun

Origin

C16 (earlier (ME) as consolidation ): from L. consolidare , from con- 'together' + solidare 'make firm' (from solidus 'solid').

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