What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unite worried following argument against firm (11)" mean?

The definition is "Unite". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="‘argument against’") + SOLID (synonym="‘firm’") + ATE (synonym="‘worried’") = CONSOLIDATE; definition: "Unite" The answer is CONSOLIDATE.

Unite worried following argument against firm (11)

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