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consolidate

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/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ · con-sol-i-date

to make something physically stronger or more solid; to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole

Meanings

verbformal

to make something physically stronger or more solid; to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole

کسی چیز کو جسمانی طور پر مضبوط کرنا یا چند چیزوں کو ایک مؤثر یا ہم آہنگ مجموعہ میں ملانا

مضبوط کرنا

mazboot karna

Formal: مضبوط کرنا

Synonyms

strengthenmergeunifyمضبوط کرنایکجا کرنااکٹھا کرنا

Antonyms

weakendividedisperseکمزور کرناتقسیم کرنامنتشر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • consolidate power
  • consolidate resources
  • consolidate efforts

Example Sentences

The company aims to consolidate its position in the market.

کمپنی کا مقصد مارکیٹ میں اپنی حیثیت کو مضبوط کرنا ہے۔

Company ka maqsad market mein apni haisiyat ko mazboot karna hai.

They decided to consolidate their debts into a single payment.

انہوں نے اپنے قرضوں کو ایک ہی ادائیگی میں یکجا کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne apne qarzon ko ek hi adaigi mein ikja karne ka faisla kiya.

The government is trying to consolidate its control over the industry.

حکومت صنعت پر اپنی کنٹرول کو مضبوط بنانے کی کوشش کر رہی ہے۔

Hukumat san'at par apni control ko mazboot banane ki koshish kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

consolate:Consolate means to comfort someone, while consolidate means to strengthen or combine.

Word Family

consolidation
nounمضبوطی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Consolidate - think of solid groundwork for your future.

Picture a construction site where various materials are being combined to create a solid foundation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مضبوطی تیری آغوش میں ہے سب کی، پھولوں کی طرح کھلنا ہے سب کو یہاں

Mazbooti teri aaghosh mein hai sab ki, Phoolon ki tarah khilna hai sab ko yahan.

Strength lies in your embrace, for all, Here, everyone is meant to bloom like flowers.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک مکھی کی طرح کمزور کبھی نہیں ہو

Ek makhi ki tarah kamzor kabhi nahi ho

Never be weak like a fly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "consolidare" — to make firm or solid

First known use: 16th century

The term 'consolidate' entered the English language in the early 16th century, derived from Latin roots indicating the act of making something solid or united.