congregate

congregate

CEFR: C1-C2 /con-gre-gate/ [k.aa1.ng.g.r.ah0.g.ey2.t]

Congregate is a verb that means to come together. The usage “congregate in groups/herds” is often used. Here are example sentences

Example Sentences:
Penguins congregate in groups to stay warm. These group congregation facilities reproduction in extreme temperatures.
The prey animals evolve to congregate in herds, for the protection it provides from predators, as well as the help it provides in finding food and mates.
Buffalo congregate in larger herds to defend against attacks from predators such as lions.
White-tailed jackrabbits are the most solitary of all the hares. However, they congregate into groups of one hundreds or more when food is abundant.