muster

verb
UK: /ˈmʌstər/
US: /ˈmʌstər/

  1. To gather people together, especially soldiers, for a meeting or activity.

    1. The general will muster the troops soon.
    2. The captain had to muster all his courage before facing the storm.

  2. To produce or summon something, such as support, energy, or courage.

    1. I tried to muster a smile for the camera.
    2. She had to muster all her strength to lift the heavy box.

Synonyms

assemble convene rally gather collection meeting
muster noun

  1. A gathering of people, especially soldiers, for inspection or exercise.

    1. The soldiers attended the morning muster.
    2. The annual muster drew a large crowd to the town square.

  2. The act of summoning or displaying something, such as courage or support.

    1. It took real muster to admit the mistake.
    2. The project required a great muster of resources and manpower.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muster" in English means: To gather people together, especially soldiers, for a meeting or activity., To produce or summon something, such as support, energy, or courage..

The phonetic transcription of "muster" is /ˈmʌstər/ in British English and /ˈmʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "muster": assemble, convene, rally, gather, collection, meeting.

Example usage of "muster": "The general will muster the troops soon.". More examples on the page.