Congregated Meaning in English
word · lemma: congregate
ˈkɑŋɡɹɪˌɡeɪtɪd
KAHN-gri-gay-tid
kˈɒŋɡɹɪɡˌeɪtɪd
KONG-gri-gay-tid
Definition
To have come together in a group or crowd, usually in the same place for a purpose.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'gathered'; used for people coming together usually for events, meetings, or religious purposes. Usually refers to an intentional assembly, not just being in the same place. Common in written and formal speech.
Spanish: se congregaron - se reunieronPortuguese (BR): se congregaram - se reuniramPortuguese (PT): se congregaram - se reuniramChinese (Simplified): 聚集Chinese (Traditional): 聚集Hindi: इकट्ठा हुएArabic: تجمعواBengali: সমবেত হয়েছিল - একত্রিত হয়েছিলRussian: собрались - скопилисьJapanese: 集まったVietnamese: tụ tập - tập trungKorean: 모였다Turkish: toplandı - bir araya geldiUrdu: جمع ہو گئےIndonesian: berkumpul
Example Sentences
The students congregated in the gym for the assembly.
basic
People congregated near the entrance to watch the parade.
basic
Birds congregated on the power lines at sunset.
basic
After the speech ended, everyone congregated outside for photos.
natural
Fans congregated in front of the stadium long before the match began.
natural
Neighbors congregated around the food truck when it arrived on our street.
natural