mustering Definition
- 1to gather or assemble (troops, a group, etc.) for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge
- 2to summon up, gather, or rouse one's courage, energy, etc.
- 3to come together; collect; assemble; gather.
Using mustering: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mustering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The general mustered his troops before the battle.
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She mustered all her courage to face the challenge.
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The students mustered in the auditorium for the assembly.
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He tried to muster enough support for his proposal.
mustering Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with mustering
muster up
to summon up; gather; rouse.
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She tried to muster up the courage to ask for a raise.
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He was mustered in as a private in the army.
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After serving for four years, he was mustered out of the army.
Summary: mustering in Brief
The verb 'mustering' [muhs-ter-ing] refers to gathering or assembling a group of people or things for various purposes such as battle, display, inspection, or discharge. It can also mean to summon up one's courage or energy. Examples include 'The general mustered his troops before the battle.' and 'She mustered all her courage to face the challenge.' 'Muster' has phrases like 'muster up,' meaning to summon up, and 'muster in,' referring to enlisting into military service.
