congregate
verb (used without object)
to come together; assemble, especially in large numbers.
congregated
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past participleof congregate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof congregate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
congregateverb (used without object)to come together; assemble, especially in large numbers.
Example Sentences
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As the top stars congregated in New York for last year's US Open, Arthur Fery was looking in from the outside.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
They slept between tables and chairs, where others congregated to watch news about the earthquake or wait in line for a warm meal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
On a sunny weekend in early May, hundreds congregated at Raw Farm for its annual Camping With the Cows event.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
A bar was set up in the back for spectators to grab drinks—performers congregated there after their sets to chat with bookers and agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The sparks congregated at trauma points, sinking into the skin.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
