converge
Translation
to converge, to meet, to come together, to join
Examples
The two rivers converge here.
The two rivers converge here.
Our opinions started to converge.
Our opinions started to converge.
Crowds converged on the square.
Crowds converged on the square.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) converge The lines converge at this point.
((subject)) converge ((on/at sth.)) The paths converge on the main square.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meet, join, unite; Antonyms: diverge, separate
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'vergere' (to turn, bend). Literally 'to turn together'.
Memory Tips
Picture two lines on a graph that 'converge' or come together at one point.