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Converge
UK //kənˈvɜːdʒ//US //kənˈvɜrdʒ//
Definition
To come together from different points to meet at a common place.
In simple words: to come together from different directions
Examples
- The two rivers will converge in the valley.
- Scientists expect the theories to converge over time.
- As we talked, our ideas began to converge.
- Traffic from the north and south converge at the traffic lights.
- The paths converge at the entrance of the park.
Usage notes
Used in scientific, mathematical, and social contexts; appropriate in both spoken and written forms. Less commonly used in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
converge + on/at + location or idea
Memory hint
Think of 'converging paths' joining together at a point.
Collocations
- converge on a point
- converge toward a conclusion
- converge at an intersection
- converge in agreement
- converge around an idea
Synonyms
- meet
- join
- intersect
- merge
- assemble
Antonyms
- diverge
- separate
- scatter
Common mistakes
- 'Converge' used incorrectly as 'converged' when speaking of ongoing action.
- Confused with 'diverge', which means to separate.
- 'Converge' mistakenly used with an object when it should indicate a location.