congregate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

Definition

To gather into a crowd or mass; to assemble.

Examples

• Students often congregate in the common area during lunch breaks.

• The protesters were asked not to congregate in front of the government building.

• People began to congregate at the town square for the annual festival.

How to Use congregate

congregate in (prepositional phrase)

To gather in a specific place. — "The birds often congregate in the park's central fountain."

congregate around (prepositional phrase)

To gather surrounding something or someone. — "Children would congregate around the ice cream truck."

congregate for (prepositional phrase)

To gather for a specific reason or event. — "Many people congregate for the annual fireworks display."

Synonyms of congregate

Words with a similar meaning to congregate:

• gather
• assemble
• convene
• muster

Antonyms of congregate

Words with the opposite meaning to congregate:

• disperse
• scatter

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