congregate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/
KK: /kɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/
adjective
Definition
Gathered or assembled together in a group.
Example
The congregate living facility offers support for elderly residents.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more congregate
Superlative: most congregate
Conversation
Have you heard about those new congregate living facilities for seniors?
Yeah, I think it's a great idea for people who need more support.
I agree! It must be nice for them to have a community around.
Absolutely, it can make a big difference in their quality of life.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gathered
assembled
grouped
Antonyms
isolated
separate
dispersed
transitive verb
Definition
To bring people or things together in one place, often for a specific purpose or event.
Example
The teacher asked the students to congregate in the auditorium for the assembly.
Tense Forms
Past: congregated
Past Participle: congregated
Conversation
Did you hear about the community event this weekend?
Yeah! I think a lot of people will congregate at the park.
I hope so, it would be great to see everyone together.
Root Explanation
Congregate is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "gregare" (meaning to gather). The word describes the act of gathering together in a group or assembly.
Memory Tip
Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'gather' ('gregare') — that's what congregate means.
Visually Confused Words
uncongregated
coaggregate
concreate
coaggregated