Converge
/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo approach the same point from different directions; to meet.
/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
To move toward one point and meet.
The paths of the two hikers converged at the summit.
💡 Simply: Imagine two roads starting far apart, but they gradually get closer and meet at a certain place. That's what it means for things to converge. Like when you and your friend decide to meet at the park, your paths converge.
👶 For kids: When things come together and meet at one place.
More Examples
After years of research, the scientists' findings finally converged.
The interests of the two parties began to converge during the negotiations.
How It's Used
"The rivers converge at the delta."
"The data streams converge into a single output."
To move toward a common point or result; to tend to a common end.
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To tend toward a common result or conclusion.
The economic forecasts converged on a positive outlook for the quarter.
💡 Simply: Imagine several different ideas or opinions that, over time, become more and more similar until they agree on something. This is when they converge, like when everyone finally agrees on what to have for dinner.
👶 For kids: When ideas or things start to become alike and agree on something.
More Examples
After much discussion, their opinions on the matter started to converge.
The different theories began to converge into a single, unified model.
How It's Used
"Their political viewpoints began to converge after the election."
"The evidence seemed to converge on a single explanation."
Idioms & expressions
converge on
To meet or focus on a particular point or subject.
"The investigation converged on the CEO as the prime suspect."
From Latin *convergere* ('to incline together'), from *con-* ('together') + *vergere* ('to incline').
The word 'converge' has been used since the late 16th century, often in geographical or astronomical contexts to describe lines or paths meeting at a point. Its usage has broadened over time to include abstract ideas and opinions.
Memory tip
Imagine two roads. They *con-* (together) *verge* (turn) and meet.
Word Origin
"to incline together"