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January 27, 2023 Word of the Day

congregate /ˈkɑːŋgrɪˌgeɪt/ verb
congregate
/ˈkɑːŋgrɪˌgeɪt/
verb

congregates; congregated; congregating

Students congregating in the hallway
Students congregating in the hallway
Definition of CONGREGATE

[no object]

: to come together in a group or crowd

  • Students began to congregate [=assemble] in the hall.

  • It's a place where the homeless congregate.

  • Skiers congregated around the lodge's fireplace.

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