* consolidate
Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.
With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director.
If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
All the debts have been consolidated.
consolidated accounts
The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.
* correlation
There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
the correlation of social power with wealth
A correlation between things is a connection or link between them.
the correlation between smoking and disease.
* assure
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you.
We assured him of our support.
‘He'll come back,' Susan assured her.
He assured himself of her safety.
She assured herself that the letter was still in the drawer.
You use phrases such as I can assure you or let me assure you to emphasize the truth of what you are saying.
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