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Underpin vs Consolidate - What's the difference?

underpin | consolidate |

As verbs the difference between underpin and consolidate

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while 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.

underpin

English

Verb

(underpinn)
  • To support from below with props or masonry.
  • You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
  • (figuratively) To give support to; to corroborate.
  • Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

    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.
  • 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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