Past tense of consolidate
regular verb
The past tense of consolidate is consolidated. The past participle is also consolidated.
Forms of consolidate
| Base form (V1) | consolidate /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | consolidated |
| Past participle (V3) | consolidated |
| Present participle | consolidating |
| Third person singular | consolidates |
Consolidated in a sentence
- He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.
- But if working stiffs have come out OK, the richest have consolidated their gains.2023 May 28, Robert Armstrong, “The world wobbles; the luxury industry strides on”, in FT Weekend (Life & Arts section), London: The…. From the entry working stiff
- Fashion Week is a marquee event providing a consolidated platform for the display of high-quality designer fashion.2013, Kim Williams, Jennifer Laing, Warwick Frost, Fashion, Design and Events, →ISBN, page 89. From the entry marquee
- Once they had consolidated power, they abused it, casting aside their beliefs and brutalizing their fellow citizens.2010, George W. Bush, Decision Points, →ISBN, →OCLC, →OL, page 23. From the entry freedom
- With zone picking an order may be split and subsequently consolidated in the shipping area.2007 February 1, Kate Vitasek, “On picking and packing”, in Multichannel Merchant, United States, archived from the original on 05 Sep 2025. From the entry zone picking
Meaning of consolidate
- verb To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
- verb To make stronger or more solid.
- verb With respect to debt, to pay off several debts with a single loan.
Questions about the past tense of consolidate
- What is the past tense of consolidate?
- The past tense of consolidate is consolidated.
- What is the past participle of consolidate?
- The past participle of consolidate is consolidated.
- Is consolidate a regular or irregular verb?
- Consolidate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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