Meaning & Definition of word "Muster"
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Muster
/ˈmʌstər/
noun:
- 1. a gathering, particularly of troops or soldiers.
- Example: The annual muster of the veterans took place at the local park.
- 2. an act of assembling.
- Example: The muster of volunteers was crucial to the success of the community project.
verb:
- 1. to gather together or assemble for a purpose, especially to inspect or display.
- Example: The commander ordered the troops to muster in the courtyard for inspection.
- 2. to summon up (especially strength or courage).
- Example: She had to muster all her courage to speak in front of the crowd.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'monstrer' to show, from Latin 'monstrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
muster up:
to summon or collect (courage, strength, etc.)
muster the facts:
to gather and organize information
Related Words
muster roll:
a list of personnel
muster station:
a designated place for gathering troops
Slang Meanings of muster
Meaning: To gather one's thoughts or feelings.
Example Sentence: I need to muster my thoughts before the meeting.
Meaning: To collect effort or resources.
Example Sentence: He had to muster every ounce of energy to finish the race.