converge
converge — verb
- convergepresent simple I / you / we / they
- convergeshe / she / it
- convergedpast simple
- converging-ing form
1. When two or more streets, railway lines, or hiking trails come closer to each ot
When two or more streets, railway lines, or hiking trails come closer to each other and eventually meet at a single point.
The two railway lines converge just outside the main city station.
collocation: railway lines converge
All the hiking trails in the national park converge at the main waterfall viewpoint.
The lines on the graph converge near the very top of the page.
collocation: lines on a graph converge
Three major rivers converge in the valley before flowing into the ocean.
- railway lines converge
- roads converge
- trails converge
- rivers converge
- lines on a graph converge
Grammar Patterns
converge + on/at [point]
Usage Note
Typically followed by 'at' or 'on' to name the meeting point. This sense is rarely used in the passive voice.
Common Mistakes
2. When different ideas, opinions, or beliefs become increasingly similar or come t
When different ideas, opinions, or beliefs become increasingly similar or come to a shared position over time.
The scientists' views on climate change have slowly converged over the past decade.
collocation: views converge
As the discussion continued, their opinions began to converge on a single solution.
collocation: converge on [a position]
The two parties' economic policies converged after years of public debate.
Their ideas about the best approach converged once they understood the main challenge.
- views converge
- opinions converge
- policies converge
- interests converge
- converge on a solution
Grammar Patterns
converge + on [topic/position]
Usage Note
Subject is almost always plural (views, opinions, policies, interests). Frequently used with 'on' to indicate the topic of shared understanding.
Common Mistakes
3. To come together in large numbers at a particular place from various different d
To come together in large numbers at a particular place from various different directions or locations.
Diya and Adina converged at the airport after flying from different continents.
collocation: converge at [location]
Thousands of protesters converged on the capital to demand political reform.
collocation: converge on [place]
By noon, rescue teams from three provinces had converged on the disaster area.
collocation: rescue teams converge
Fans converged outside the theatre hoping to see their favourite actors arrive.
- protesters converge
- fans converge
- crowds converge
- rescue teams converge
- converge on the capital
Grammar Patterns
converge + on/at [place]
Usage Note
Subject is typically a crowd, group, or multiple individuals; the destination is introduced by 'on' (more common) or 'at'. Often used for large-scale events or emergencies.