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Definition of "converge" []

  • To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. (verb-intransitive)
  • To come together from different directions; meet: The avenues converge at a central square. (verb-intransitive)
  • To tend toward or achieve union or a common conclusion or result: In time, our views and our efforts converged. (verb-intransitive)
  • Mathematics To approach a limit. (verb-intransitive)
  • To cause to converge. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "converge" in a sentence
  • "In breaking from LEO-dominated strategies, Constellation has the opportunity to embrace multi-tasking and multi-role missions that could once again converge these two oft disparate priorities."
  • "His anticipation of cleavage lines within groups whose interests otherwise converge is fascinating and very, very useful."
  • "Government of Canada bonds should outperform Treasuries this year as 10 year yields converge from the current 30 basis point spread."