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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"The real experience comes when we can influence a community to congregate in a strange, dark space," Spielberg said.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Brown’s installation, “Fountain: Sources of Light,” invites guests to congregate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"Loads congregate at night on the traffic island of the bypass."

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Folks congregate in a barber shop called The Frill Is Gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Several nosey neighbours were beginning to congregate by open windows and doors.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane