afianzar
to consolidate
verb ah-fyahn-SAHR Rare
Origin: From a- + fianza (guarantee, bond), from Latin fidare (to trust).
Also means
to strengthen
Usage Note
Afianzar means to make something firm or secure, either physically (to anchor or fasten) or figuratively (to consolidate a position or relationship). The reflexive afianzarse means to establish oneself or become entrenched: afianzarse en el poder (to consolidate power). The z→c spelling change applies before e: afiancé, afiancemos.
Examples
"El equipo logró afianzar su liderazgo en la liga."
Natural Translation
The team managed to consolidate its lead in the league.

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