Congregate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈkäŋ-gri-ˌgāt/ (verb) /ˈkäŋ-gri-gət/ (adjective) con·gre·gate

Meaning & Definition of Congregate

Congregate (verb)

  1. to collect into a group or crowd, assemble
  2. to come together into a group, crowd, or assembly

Congregate (adjective)

  1. providing or being group services or facilities designed especially for elderly persons requiring supportive services

Congregate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring together in one body or place

    "both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing"

    similar: accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, constellate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, get together
    related: ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, scrape (up or together), re-collect, regather, regroup
    opposite: dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter
    near: break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send

  2. to come together into one body or place

    "pilgrims have been congregating in the town's historic square for centuries"

    similar: assemble, cluster, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, convene, converge, forgather, gather, meet, rendezvous, get together
    related: affiliate, ally, associate, band (together), caucus, club, collaborate, confederate, conjoin, consolidate, consort, cooperate, couple, federate, gang up, join, merge, unite, reassemble, reconvene, regather, remeet
    opposite: break up, disband, disperse, split (up)
    near: depart, leave, take off, disjoin, dissociate, disunite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Congregate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Congregate:

accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, constellate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, cluster, concenter, conglomerate, convene, converge, forgather, meet, rendezvous, get together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Congregate

Words with the opposite meaning of Congregate:

dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, break up, disband, split (up)

Related Words for Congregate

ball, batch, bunch, huddle, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate, compile

Near Antonyms of Congregate

disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, dismiss, send, depart, leave, take off, disjoin, dissociate, disunite

Word Forms of Congregate

Inflections: congregated, congregating

Derived words: congregator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Congregate

Middle English, from Latin congregatus, past participle of congregare, from com- + greg-, grex flock

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Congregate

What does "Congregate" mean?

"Congregate" means to collect into a group or crowd, assemble. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to collect into a group or crowd, assemble. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Congregate"?

Other words for "Congregate" include accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, constellate and corral. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Congregate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Congregate"?

There are 77 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Congregate". Common alternatives include accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, constellate, corral, garner and gather.

What is the opposite of "Congregate"?

Antonyms of "Congregate" include dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, break up, disband and split (up). Near antonyms include disintegrate, dissolve, separate and sever.

How do you use "Congregate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Congregate" in a sentence: "both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing"; "pilgrims have been congregating in the town's historic square for centuries".

Is "Congregate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Congregate" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Congregate"?

"Congregate" is pronounced /ˈkäŋ-gri-ˌgāt/ as a verb and /ˈkäŋ-gri-gət/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as con·gre·gate.

What is the origin of the word "Congregate"?

"Congregate" comes from Middle English, from Latin congregatus, past participle of congregare, from com- + greg-, grex flock. First known use: 15th centuryt.