[con.gre.gate] vb -gat.ed ; -gat.ing [ME, fr. L congregatus, pp. of congregare, fr. com- + greg-, grex flock] vt (15c): to collect into a group or crowd: assemble ~ vi: to come together into a group, crowd, or assembly syn see gather -- con.gre.ga.tor n
[2]con.gre.gate adj (1900): providing or being group services or facilities designed esp. for elderly persons requiring supportive services "~ housing"