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congregated; congregating
Definition of congregate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to collect into a group or crowd : assemble The king congregated his knights.
: to come together into a group, crowd, or assembly
Students congregated in the auditorium.
congregate
adjectiveDefinition of congregate (Entry 2 of 2)
: providing or being group services or facilities designed especially for elderly persons requiring supportive services
congregate housing
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