CEFR B2

muster

verb

Meaning

To gather or bring together (a group of people or things, especially troops), or to summon up (a feeling or quality).

Examples

The general ordered his troops to muster at dawn for the surprise attack.
She tried to muster enough enthusiasm to finish the tedious report.

Synonyms: gather, assemble, summon, marshal

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muster (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌstər/

Definition

To gather or bring together (a group of people or things, especially troops), or to summon up (a feeling or quality).

Examples

The general ordered his troops to muster at dawn for the surprise attack.
She tried to muster enough enthusiasm to finish the tedious report.
It took all his strength to muster a smile for the camera after the long journey.

How to Use muster

muster up (phrasal verb): To gather or summon (a feeling or quality) with effort. — "He couldn't muster up the energy to go for a run."

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