First Known Use: 1691
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converge
verb con·verge \kən-ˈvərj\
: to move toward one point and join together : to come together and meet
: to meet or come together to form a crowd or group
: to come together and have one interest, purpose, or goal
con·vergedcon·verg·ing
Full Definition of CONVERGE
intransitive verb
1
: to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet <converging paths>
2
: to come together and unite in a common interest or focus
3
: to approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit <the series converges>
transitive verb
: to cause to converge
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Origin of CONVERGE
Late Latin convergere, from Latin com- + vergere to bend, incline — more at wrench
Related to CONVERGE
- Synonyms
- cluster, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, congregate, convene, assemble, forgather (or foregather), gather, meet, rendezvous
- Antonyms
- break up, disband, disperse, split (up)
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