congregate — to gather together in a group or crowd
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gather together in a group or crowd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- Teenagers congregate at the mall like moths to a flame.
- Coffee lovers congregate at the new café every morning.
- My relatives congregate at family reunions and immediately start arguing about politics.
congregate
VERB[/ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪt/]
to gather together in a group or crowd
Villagers congregate in the town square to hear the harvest news.
People congregate while delegates segregate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin congregare, formed from the prefix con- (together) and gregare (to gather into a flock), which derives from grex meaning herd or flock.
Breakdown
con- (together) + greg- (flock/herd) + -ate (verb suffix) = congregate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Teenagers congregate at the mall like moths to a flame.”
“Coffee lovers congregate at the new café every morning.”
“My relatives congregate at family reunions and immediately start arguing about politics.”
“Protesters congregated peacefully in the town square.”
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