ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01607 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
consolidate
v.
US/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/
UK/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency75/100
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Meanings of consolidate
1verb
To combine or unite separate things into a single stronger whole.
The company decided to consolidate its three divisions into one.
The company decided to consolidate its three divisions into one.
We need to consolidate our findings before presenting them.
We need to consolidate our findings before presenting them.
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Derivatives of consolidate
consolidation
consolidation (noun)
The consolidation of the two banks created a financial giant.
The consolidation of the two banks created a financial giant.
consolidated
consolidated (adjective)
The consolidated financial statement shows the group's total performance.
The consolidated financial statement shows the group's total performance.
consolidating
consolidating (verb, gerund)
They are consolidating their market position through strategic partnerships.
They are consolidating their market position through strategic partnerships.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of consolidate
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Common Phrases with consolidate
consolidate powerconsolidate power
consolidate a positionconsolidate a position
consolidate gainsconsolidate gains
consolidate debtconsolidate debt
consolidate resourcesconsolidate resources
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Practice Question: consolidate
Choose the best word for the blank
The government ___ its control over the region by establishing new military bases.
- A consolidates
- B consolidating
- C consolidated
- D consolidate
The past tense 'consolidated' is correct because the sentence describes a completed action in the past.