congregate

[kong-gri-geyt, kong-gri-git, -geyt] / ˈkɒŋ grɪˌgeɪt, ˈkɒŋ grɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt /

VERB

assemble, come together

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bunch up converge flock gather swarm throng

STRONG

besiege collect concentrate convene convoke corral forgather mass meet muster pack raise rally rendezvous teem

WEAK

congress gang around gang up hang out make the scene meet up round up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disperse divide scatter separate spread

STRONG

cancel distribute

Example Sentences

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Each competing country has a dedicated coffee house in the city for fans to congregate at.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"We really strongly advocate that nobody swim or surf near river mouths because it's obviously an area where sharks congregate," Pearce said.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Mullen said she is "constantly worried", fearing that rats will get into her home, and said she dreads every time she has to take the bins out as rats congregate nearby.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Each of the 11 U.S. host cities will be holding fan festivals, where people can congregate to watch the games on massive televisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

At night, more often than not, they would congregate in the dark beyond her window and laugh about her.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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