How Do You Spell CONGREGATE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒŋɡɹɪɡˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "congregate" is spelled with a "c" followed by an "o" that makes a "k" sound, then "n" followed by a "gr" sound, then an "e" that makes an "eh" sound, followed by "g" and "a" that together make a "guh" sound, and finally an "a" that makes an "eh" sound. The IPA transcription for "congregate" is /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/. The word means to gather or assemble in a group.

CONGREGATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Congregate is a verb that refers to the act of coming together or assembling in a group or a gathering. It describes the process of individuals or things gathering in one place for a common purpose or objective. The word congregate is often used when discussing people gathering together, whether it be for social, religious, or any other organized purpose.

    The act of congregating implies a deliberate gathering or meeting, where individuals unite or join forces to form a group. It suggests a sense of community, solidarity, or shared interests and goals. When people congregate, they often engage in interactions, conversations, or activities that facilitate communication and connection.

    Congregate can also refer to non-living things, such as objects or animals, that gather or accumulate in one place. For example, books can congregate on a shelf, birds can congregate in a tree, or clouds can congregate in the sky. In these instances, the term congregate describes the coming together or clustering of these items or organisms in a specific location.

    Overall, congregate describes the action of gathering or assembling together, whether it be people, objects, or living organisms, in one place with a shared purpose or objective.

  2. To collect separate persons or things into one place; to bring into a crowd; to assemble; to meet.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONGREGATE

The word "congregate" comes from the Latin verb "congregare", which is derived from the prefix "con-" meaning "together" and the verb "gregare" meaning "to collect into a flock or herd". The original idea behind the word was to gather or assemble people or things into a unified group or crowd. Its usage in English dates back to the 15th century.

Similar spelling words for CONGREGATE

Conjugate verb Congregate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have congregated
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would congregate
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be congregating
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FUTURE

I will congregate
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you congregate
we let´s congregate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to congregate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was congregating
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PAST PARTICIPLE

congregated

PAST PERFECT

I had congregated
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been congregating
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PRESENT

I congregate
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am congregating
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

congregating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have congregated
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been congregating
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it congregate

SIMPLE PAST

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