converge — to come together from different directions and meet at a particular point
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to come together from different directions and meet at a particular point
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
Example Sentences
- All the pizza delivery guys seemed to converge on our dorm at exactly midnight.
- The hiking trails converge at a beautiful waterfall.
- Social media platforms are converging into similar features nowadays.
converge
VERB[/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/]
to come together from different directions and meet at a particular point
Three mountain trails converge at a single wooden signpost near the summit.
Different technologies converged into one smart device. (➡️ Come Together + 🤝 Merge → Converge)
As great ideas converged, new innovations emerged and creativity surged.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convergere', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'vergere' (to turn or incline), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to turn or bend'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + vergere (to turn/incline) = converge (to turn together and meet at a point)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“All the pizza delivery guys seemed to converge on our dorm at exactly midnight.”
“The hiking trails converge at a beautiful waterfall.”
“Social media platforms are converging into similar features nowadays.”
“When the sale started, shoppers converged on the store like hungry wolves.”
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