congregate
UK: /ˈkɒŋ.ɡrɪ.ɡeɪt/ | US: /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡrɪ.ɡeɪt/
vi. to gather or assemble into a group or crowd
vt. to bring people or things together into a group
congregate = con<together> + greg<flock, herd> + ate<verb suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
- greg<flock, herd>: From Latin grex (genitive gregis), referring to a group or herd.
- ate<verb suffix>: A suffix forming verbs, often indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word congregate traces back to Latin congregatus, the past participle of congregare ("to collect into a flock"). The root greg- (herd) is central, reflecting the idea of gathering, much like animals in a flock. Over time, it evolved in English to describe human assembly, retaining its core logic of "coming together."
Birds often congregate near the lake at dusk.
Protesters plan to congregate in the city center.
The students congregated in the library to study.
Fans congregate outside the stadium before the game.
The committee will congregate next week to discuss the proposal.