muster

7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for muster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

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

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

review draft

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

parade summon rally

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

military parade conscription

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

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

“She mustered the courage to speak up in the meeting.”

review parade military parade summon rally

2. verb

To assemble troops or a group of people for inspection or duty.

“The soldiers were mustered at dawn before the march began.”

Opposites

disband disperse dismiss

3. noun

A formal gathering or assembly, especially of troops.

“The annual muster brought together veterans from across the region.”

conscription draft

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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