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单词 congregate
释义 con·gre·gate
I. \-ˌgāt, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English congregaten, from Latin congregatus, past participle of congregare, from com- + gregare to collect, from greg-, grex flock — more at gregarious
transitive verb
: to collect together into a group, crowd, or assembly
 < the captains congregated their men >
intransitive verb
: to come together, collect, or concentrate in a particular locality or group
 < would not have been practical to congregate in cities unless the annual food supply was well assured — Owen & Eleanor Lattimore >
 < the young men congregated uneasily in impermanent groups — Irwin Shaw >
: become situated together or in proximity to each other
 < on Schermerhorn Street congregate many charitable institutions — American Guide Series: New York City >
Synonyms: see gather
II. \-_gə̇t also -ˌgāt, usu -d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English congregat, from Latin congregatus
1. : collected, assembled
 < a host of congregate angels >
2. : designed for, devoted to, or housing an undifferentiated group of persons, especially one whose institutional treatment, care, or custody is provided for through mass facilities
 < congregate prison >
 < congregate methods of care >
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