Answer: consolidates

AnswerCrossword Clue
consolidatesReinforce or strengthen (one's position or power)
consolidatesCombine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole
consolidatesMake (something) physically stronger or more solid
consolidatesBecome stronger or more solid
consolidatesCombine (a number of financial accounts or funds) into a single overall account or set of accounts
consolidatesCombine (two or more legal actions involving similar questions) into one for action by a court
consolidatesCONSOLIDATE, to join together into one whole