congregate
gb/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt/ us/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt/
C1
Angličtina
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Sloveso
formal
C1
action
1
gather together in one place
to come together in a group in one place
Vzorec užití:
[people] congregate (in/at/around) [place]
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse with congratulate. Also, it is usually used for people (or animals), not for planned meetings like a conference (use meet/assemble).
Synonyma
gather (More common and less formal.)
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assemble (Often suggests a more organized gathering.)
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cluster (Emphasizes being close together in small groups.)
Antonyma
disperse (Move away from a group and spread out.)
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scatter (Spread in different directions, often quickly.)
Kolokace
congregate outside
|congregate in the lobby
|congregate near the entrance
|congregate in groups
|congregate around the stage
|congregate in the hallway
|congregate at the corner
|congregate in the square
|congregate in the park
|begin to congregate
Témata
daily_life
|society
|public_places
Příklady
- Fans began to congregate outside the stadium hours before kickoff.
- People were congregating in the hallway, blocking the exit.
- After the talk, students congregated near the front to ask questions.
Učební příklady
- People congregated in the park.
- We congregated near the door.
Sloveso
formal
C2
action
2
bring people together as a group
to bring people together in one place
Vzorec užití:
[someone] congregates [people] (in/at) [place]
Častá chyba:
This transitive use is much less common than the intransitive one (people congregate).
Synonyma
gather (More neutral and widely used.)
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assemble (Often implies arranging people for a purpose.)
Antonyma
separate (Cause people to be apart rather than together.)
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disperse (Cause a crowd to break up and leave.)
Kolokace
congregate the faithful
|congregate participants
|congregate crowds
|congregate worshippers
|congregate people in one area
Témata
society
|organizations
Příklady
- The announcement congregated staff in the main conference room.
- Local churches congregated volunteers to help with the cleanup.
- The event congregated artists from across the region.
Učební příklady
- The coach congregated the players on the field.
Sloveso
formal
C1
process
3
collect or build up together
to collect together in one area
Vzorec užití:
[things] congregate (in/around) [place]
Častá chyba:
This sense is used for things like clouds, fog, or dust, but it is less common than the people sense.
Synonyma
accumulate (Focuses on building up over time.)
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collect (Neutral; often about material gathering in one spot.)
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concentrate (Emphasizes becoming denser in one area.)
Antonyma
dissipate (Spread out and become weaker or less dense.)
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disperse (Scatter so it is no longer concentrated.)
Kolokace
clouds congregate
|fog congregates
|dust congregates
|condensation congregates
|moisture congregates
|congregate near the ceiling
|congregate in the corners
Témata
nature
|science
Příklady
- Dark clouds congregated over the hills by late afternoon.
- Dust tends to congregate in the corners of the room.
- Moisture can congregate under the sink if the pipe leaks.
Učební příklady
- Clouds congregated in the sky.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
congregate
IPA
GB/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt/
US/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - greg - ate (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: congregate
- 3rd Person Singular: congregates
- Present Participle: congregating
- Past: congregated
Příbuzná slova
Forms
congregates
verb
congregating
verb
congregated
verb
Core family
congregation
noun B1
Related words
congregant
noun
Advanced or less common
congregational
adjective
Výrazy
congregate around
1/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt ɚˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
formal
gather around a person or thing
to gather in a group around something
Příklady
- Reporters congregated around the mayor after the meeting.
- Tourists congregated around the guide to hear the instructions.
- A crowd congregated around the street performer.
congregate at
1/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt ˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
gather at a specific point
to gather at a certain place
Příklady
- Passengers congregated at the gate as boarding began.
- Fans congregated at the entrance to take photos.
- Protesters congregated at city hall.
congregate in
1/kˈɑŋɡɹəɡˌeɪt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
gather inside a place
to gather together in a place
Příklady
- Students often congregate in the cafeteria between classes.
- Do not congregate in the stairwell during an evacuation.
- Shoppers congregated in the mall to escape the heat.