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converge

gb/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ/
B2 Anglais
~ 8800
Sens
0 sens
Verbe B2 action
1

come together at one place

to come from different directions and meet in the same place

Schéma d’usage : [people/things] converge on [a place]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse "converge" with "diverge". "Converge" means things move toward the same point; "diverge" means they move away from a point. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: we usually say "converge on" or "converge at" a place, not "converge in" a place when talking about movement.
Synonymes
gather (focuses on coming together, often without the sense of movement from many directions.) | meet (stresses the act of coming together, but not always from many directions into one point.)
Antonymes
diverge (describes things moving or spreading away from a common point, the opposite of converging.)
Collocations
converge on the city |converge on a point |converge at the center |roads converge |lines converge |crowds converge
Thèmes
movement |space |society |core_vocabulary
Exemples
  • Thousands of protesters converged on the capital to demand new elections.
  • Three major highways converge just outside the town, causing heavy traffic at rush hour.
  • As we walked deeper into the forest, the tree branches seemed to converge above our heads.
  • All the tour groups will converge at the main square at noon.
  • The two rivers converge just north of the village to form a wider channel.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Fans converged on the stadium before the game.
  • Several small roads converge at this busy corner.
  • People from many countries converged in the city for the festival.
  • Two lines on the page converge at the bottom.
  • The paths converge near the lake.
Verbe C1 action
2

become more similar or aligned

to become more and more similar or closer in agreement

Schéma d’usage : [views/things] converge on [an idea/number]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "converge" when they simply mean "agree". "Converge" usually suggests a process: different opinions or numbers move closer together over time. Also, avoid saying "converge to an opinion" in general English about views; it is more natural to say "converge on an opinion" or "converge on a consensus."
Synonymes
align (emphasizes becoming in line or harmony, often about policies or interests.) | coincide (stresses happening at the same time or being in exact agreement, not always a process of moving closer.)
Antonymes
diverge (describes opinions, values, or results becoming more different instead of more similar.)
Collocations
opinions converge |views converge |interests converge |prices converge |results converge |converge on a consensus
Thèmes
thinking |business |science |core_vocabulary |relationships
Exemples
  • After months of negotiation, the two sides' positions began to converge on a workable compromise.
  • Analysts say global smartphone prices are converging as competition increases.
  • Over time, their political views converged, and they started voting for the same party.
  • The experimental data from different laboratories gradually converged on the same conclusion.
  • Interest rates across the region are expected to converge within the next decade.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Their ideas slowly converged, and they wrote one plan together.
  • Experts' opinions now converge on the need for quick action.
  • The test results from different teams converge on the same answer.
  • Over the years, our goals converged.
  • Prices for the two products are starting to converge.
Verbe technical C1 action
3

approach a limit (mathematics)

in math, to get closer and closer to one value when you add more terms or move along a sequence

Schéma d’usage : [series/sequence] converges to [a limit]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes mix the everyday sense of "converge" with the mathematical sense. In math, "converge" is not about people or roads; it is about numbers or functions approaching a fixed value. Also, the standard phrase is "converge to" or "converge toward" a limit, not "converge on" in formal mathematics.
Synonymes
tend (in mathematical writing, "tend to" has a similar meaning of approaching a value.)
Antonymes
diverge (for a series or sequence, means not approaching a finite limit.)
Collocations
series converges |sequence converges |function converges |converge to a limit |converge uniformly |converge absolutely
Thèmes
math |science |education
Exemples
  • The geometric series with ratio one-half converges to a sum of 1.
  • If the integral converges, the area under the curve is finite.
  • This sequence converges to zero as n approaches infinity.
  • We must first check whether the infinite sum converges or diverges.
  • Under these conditions, the iterative method is guaranteed to converge to the true solution.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • The series 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + ... converges to 1.
  • In this example, the sequence converges to 3.
  • If the limit exists, we say the function converges.
  • This method does not always converge to the right answer.
  • The teacher showed that the integral converges.
Verbe technical C1 action
4

separate fields combine or overlap

to become closely connected or to join so that different fields, markets, or technologies start to work as one

Schéma d’usage : [industries/technologies] converge into [a system/market]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse this sense and say that any two companies "converge" when they simply "cooperate" or "partner." "Converge" is better when fields, markets, or technologies become more like one system over time, not just when two firms work together on a project.
Synonymes
merge (suggests combining into one, often more completely than "converge.") | integrate (emphasizes different parts being fitted into a unified whole.)
Antonymes
fragment (describes a market or system breaking into many separate parts instead of coming together.)
Collocations
industries converge |markets converge |media convergence |technology converges |converge into a single platform |converge in one ecosystem
Thèmes
business |technology
Exemples
  • Telecommunications, media, and technology continue to converge in the digital economy.
  • The company aims to create a platform where home and mobile entertainment converge.
  • As the two markets converge, competition between local and global brands is increasing.
  • Banking and payment services are converging into seamless digital apps.
  • Health data from wearables and hospital systems is beginning to converge in unified records.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Phone and camera functions converge in modern smartphones.
  • Many digital services converge in one app.
  • Old and new media are starting to converge.
  • Different payment systems converge into one platform.
  • Online and offline sales are converging.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
converge
API
GB/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ/
Syllabes et accentuation
con - verge (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (verge)
Formes du mot
Verb
  • Base: converge
  • 3rd Person Singular: converges
  • Present Participle: converging
  • Past: converged
Famille de mots
Forms
converges verb converging verb converged verb
Core family
convergence noun convergent adjective
Negative and opposite forms
diverge verb B2 divergence noun C1 divergent adjective B2
Expressions

converge on

1
/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

move toward the same place/target

to come from different directions and all go to the same place or goal

Exemples
  • Reporters converged on the scene as soon as news of the accident broke.
  • As the storm approached, residents began to converge on the emergency shelters.
  • Investigators quickly converged on a single main suspect.

converge toward

1
/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ təwˈɔɹd/
phrasal verb technical

move closer to a value/state

to move or change so that something gets closer and closer to a certain number, level, or condition

Exemples
  • The data points converge toward a straight line as the sample size increases.
  • Over time, the system’s performance metrics converge toward a stable pattern.

converge upon

1
/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ əpˈɑn/
phrasal verb formal

move or focus toward one point

to move toward or direct attention to the same place or thing, often in more formal writing

Exemples
  • As evidence mounted, all eyes converged upon the company’s senior leadership.
  • Several research teams around the world have converged upon a similar solution to the problem.

converge with

1
/kənvˈɚd͡ʒ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

come together and meet with

to come from a different path and meet or join with something

Exemples
  • The side road converges with the main highway just after the bridge.
  • Our long-term goals converge with those of our partners.
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