con·gre·gate 
/ˈkɑ:ŋgrɪˌgeɪt/ verb
con·gre·gates; con·gre·gat·ed; con·gre·gat·ing /ˈkɑ:ŋgrɪˌgeɪt/ verb [no obj] : to come together in a group or crowd
▪ Students began to congregate [=assemble] in the hall. ▪ It's a place where the homeless congregate. ▪ Skiers congregated around the lodge's fireplace.
▪ Students began to congregate [=assemble] in the hall. ▪ It's a place where the homeless congregate. ▪ Skiers congregated around the lodge's fireplace.
