Meaning & use
consolidate
To combine several things into a single, more effective or unified whole.
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The two small banks decided to consolidate into one larger institution to cut costs.
She spent the weekend consolidating her notes from the whole semester into one document.
A note on using this word
Consolidate is often used with debt, power, or resources, emphasizing efficiency or strength gained by combining separate parts.
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