Synonyms of centralize

centralize

verb

ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz 

as in to consolidate

to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control

the company decided to centralize all of its operations at its Ohio plant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolidate
• concentrate
• integrate
• merge
• unite
• combine
• unify
• center
• compact
• reduce
• coordinate
• incorporate
• concenter
• harmonize
• orchestrate
• coalesce
• blend
• join
• link
• collect
• reunite
• assemble
• fuse
• gather
• conjoin
• reunify
• colligate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spread (out)
• decentralize
• segregate
• separate
• deconcentrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centralize

In 2015, Daphna Weingarten established Mazal Group to centralize operations for the family's growing portfolio. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

The city identified centralizing homelessness services under a new department as a priority in its 2026 strategic plan. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Foreign counterparts have confidence that Gulf countries will implement their side of any bargain because political power is centralized enough for leaders to ensure that state bureaucracies follow through. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Kim also wants to centralize authority over health insurance programs within the department and is proposing a plan to guarantee healthcare for every child in California — two ideas that would need extensive legislative authority. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026