1 [VN] ~ sth (up) to find as much support, courage, etc. as you can
SYNSUMMON:
We mustered what support we could for the plan. * She left the room with all the dignity she could muster. * He could muster only 154 votes at the election.
2 to come together, or bring people, especially soldiers, together for example for military action
SYNGATHER:
[V] The troops mustered. * The force mustered 1000 strong. * [VN] to muster an army * The navy could muster 44 warships.
noun a group of people, especially soldiers, that have been brought together:
muster stations / areas (= parts of a building, a ship, etc. that people must go to if there is an emergency)
IDIOMS see PASSv.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is muster a noun, verb, or something else?
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