muster

[ muhs-ter ]

/ ˈmʌs tər /

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verb (used with object)

to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.

to gather, summon, rouse (often followed by up): He mustered all his courage.

verb (used without object)

to assemble for inspection, service, etc., as troops or forces.

to come together; collect; assemble; gather.

noun

an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes.

an assemblage or collection.

the act of mustering.

Also called muster roll . (formerly) a list of the persons enrolled in a military or naval unit.

Verb Phrases

muster in, to enlist into service in the armed forces.

muster out, to discharge from service in the armed forces: He will be mustered out of the army in only two more months.

OTHER WORDS FOR muster

1 convoke.

1, 4 convene; congregate.

5 gathering, assembly, convention.

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OPPOSITES FOR muster

1, 4 scatter, separate.

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Idioms about muster

pass muster,

to pass a cursory inspection.
to measure up to a certain standard; be adequate: Your grades don't pass muster.

Origin of muster

1250–1300; Middle English mostren (v.) <Old French mostrer<Latin mōnstrāre to show, derivative of mōnstrum portent; see monster

synonym study for muster

1. See gather.

OTHER WORDS FROM muster

pre·mus·ter, verb (used with object)un·mus·tered, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH muster

muster , mustard

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How to use muster in a sentence

Not every unusual substratum used for wills passes muster with the courts.
Would You Write Your Last Will and Testament on a Napkin?|Fiona Zublin|December 16, 2020|Ozy
That means the world is holding Brazil’s climate commitments to a high standard—and so far, they haven’t passed muster.
Brazil is holding the climate hostage for $10 billion annually|Tim McDonnell|December 11, 2020|Quartz
New lots will be shipped as soon as they pass muster, Bancel said.
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The tentative deal, which has been in the works for months, must still pass muster with judges who have been handling the complex litigation in federal and state courts.
Johnson & Johnson, three other companies close in on $26 billion deal on opioid litigation|Joel Achenbach, Christopher Rowland, Katie Zezima, Aaron Davis|November 6, 2020|Washington Post

Despite the increasing appeals from residents and advocates, the tough task for local leaders and advocates has been finding solutions that can pass muster with a majority – or supermajority – of voters.
Demand for Housing Solutions Has Reached New Heights|Lisa Halverstadt|November 5, 2020|Voice of San Diego
No major figure from either party has mustered such seemingly obvious denouncement.
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But if the Arab states mustered the will, they could demolish ISIS, as history has shown.
How a Real Air War Could Demolish ISIS|Clive Irving|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although they mustered 250 volunteers in 84 counties, thousands of bodies in all 99 counties are needed for success in 2016.
Hillary Deploys Iowa Army|Ben Jacobs|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Arguments can be mustered from the evidence to support all kinds of theories about his identity and true nature.
Who Was Jesus, Anyway?|Jay Parini|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When he finally mustered up enough courage, he pulled back his sheets, and the thing was gone.
True Life: I’m a Part-Time Ghost Hunter|Christine Pelisek|September 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I finally mustered up my courage and said "Ich," but told him I did not know it perfectly yet.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
He mustered up an indifferent air, closed his lips tight, and determined to give no further signs.
Eric, or Little by Little|Frederic W. Farrar
Damme, where the patriots mustered on the eve of the Bruges Matins, is within a short hour's stroll from the east end of the town.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
Then went King Harald southward to More where mustered he men, and a great number was gathered unto him.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
The usual tale of five of the national rig and the schooner 'Amphitrite' made up the entry, and all mustered at the rendezvous.
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British Dictionary definitions for muster

muster

/ (ˈmʌstə) /

verb

to call together (numbers of men) for duty, inspection, etc, or (of men) to assemble in this way

muster in to enlist into military service
muster out to discharge from military service

(tr) Australian and NZ to round up (livestock)

(tr sometimes foll by up) to summon or gatherto muster one's arguments; to muster up courage

noun

an assembly of military personnel for duty, inspection, etc

a collection, assembly, or gathering

Australian and NZ the rounding up of livestock

a flock of peacocks

pass muster to be acceptable

Word Origin for muster

C14: from old French moustrer, from Latin monstrāre to show, from monstrum portent, omen

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