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muster

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Verb — To gather or summon up, especially strength, courage, or support.

How to use muster

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

muster up courage muster the troops pass muster

Etymology

From Old French mostrer/moustrer, meaning "to show," from Latin monstrare — the same root as "monster" and "demonstrate."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “muster” mean?

The word “muster” means to gather or summon up, especially strength, courage, or support. In plain terms, to gather together (people, strength, or courage), or the gathering itself.

How do you pronounce “muster”?

“Muster” is pronounced MUHS-tuh (/ˈmʌstɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “muster” in a sentence?

Here is “muster” used in a sentence: “She mustered the courage to speak up in the meeting.”

What is another word for “muster”?

Words with a similar meaning to “muster” include review, parade and military parade.

What part of speech is “muster”?

Depending on how it is used, “muster” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “muster” come from?

The word “muster” comes from Latin. From Old French mostrer/moustrer, meaning "to show," from Latin monstrare — the same root as "monster" and "demonstrate.".

Is “muster” a common word?

“Muster” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “muster” have?

“Muster” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to gather or summon up, especially strength, courage, or support.

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