verb
converge
kuhn-VURJ/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
To move or develop toward a common point.
Three small streams converge at one junction and continue as a wider stream.
Etymology
The roots picture things inclining together toward a shared point. That directional image fits both paths approaching one another and ideas moving toward common ground.
In context
whose interests converge and who make policy all together a one specific term that the Japanese have for this
More examples
- The two roads converge just north of town.
- Our opinions gradually converged as we discussed the evidence.
- The lens makes the light rays converge at one point.
Forms
converge · converges · converged · converging
convergence noun — Movement or development toward a common point.
convergent adjective — Moving or developing toward a common point.