congregate

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1con·gre·gate

verb \-ˌgāt\
con·gre·gat·edcon·gre·gat·ing

Definition of CONGREGATE

transitive verb
: to collect into a group or crowd : assemble
intransitive verb
: to come together into a group, crowd, or assembly
con·gre·ga·tor\-ˌgā-tər\ noun

Examples of CONGREGATE

  1. It's a place where the homeless congregate.
  2. Skiers congregated around the lodge's fireplace.

Origin of CONGREGATE

Middle English, from Latin congregatus, past participle of congregare, from com- + greg-, grex flock
First Known Use: 15th century

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