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congregate

verb

/ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

Meaning

to gather together in a group; to assemble

To come together in a group or crowd.

People congregate in the town square every evening.

People congregated in the park to celebrate the festival.

gather, assemble, collect, meet, rally

Entry 1

gather, assemble, collect, meet

Entry 2

assemble, gather, meet, collect, rally

disperse, scatter, separate, divide

Entry 1

disperse, scatter, separate, divide

Entry 2

disperse, scatter, separate

congregate together, congregate around, congregate in, congregate at, congregate peacefully, congregate outside

Entry 1

congregate together, congregate around, congregate in, congregate at, congregate peacefully

Entry 2

congregate in, congregate outside, congregate together

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable

To fight against or oppose something actively or passively.

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually