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Consolation vs Consolidate - What's the difference?

consolation | consolidate |

As a noun consolation

is the act of consoling.

As a verb consolidate is

(ambitransitive) to combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

As an adjective consolidate is

(obsolete) formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.

consolation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace

    consolidate

    English

    Verb

    (consolidat)
  • (ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
    • He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.
  • To make stronger or more solid.

    • Related terms

    * (l) * (l)

    Coordinate terms

    * ( combine into a single unit) (l)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.
  • * Elyot
    • A gentleman [should learn to ride] while he is tender and the brawns and sinews of his thighs not fully consolidate .
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