That's me - the coward unable to muster his courage and find out the truth.
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Muster
/ˈmʌs.tɚ/
Synonyms for "muster" (275 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (55)
accumulateagendaagglomerateaggregateaggregationaggroupamassassemblageassembleassemblyattackbanzaibatchbattle crybeadrollbeat the drumbeat the drumsbid comebring togetherbugle call
Strong matches (83)
colligatecolligationcollocatecollocationcombinationcombinecome togethercommandeercompanycomparecomparisoncompilecompulsory military serviceconcourseconcurrenceconfluenceconfluxcongeriesconglomeratecongregate
Show 52 more words
congregationcongressconjureconjure upconscriptconscriptionconveneconventionconvergeconvergenceconvocationconvokecopulatecorralcorrallingcouplecrowdcumulatedata-gatheringdatedefiancedemanddetachdetach for servicedig updocketdraftdraft calldraftingdramatis personaedraughtdraughtsmandraughtydraw togetherdredge updrive togetherenlistenlistmentenrollenrollmentevokeexhortationflock togetherflow togetherforgatherfusegang aroundgang upgathergather aroundgather ingather together
Verb(3 words)
Related words (137)
gatheringgeronimoget inget togethergo for brokegroupgung hohead countherd togetherhivehonor rollhordehuddleimpressimpressmentindentinductinductioningatheringinventory
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invokejoinjoin upjunctionjury listjury paneljuxtaposejuxtapositionleaguelevylineuplinklistlump togethermake the grademake upmarshalmassmatchmeasure upmeetmeetingmergemillmobilizationmobilizemuster inmuster rollmuster upnose countorder of businessorder uporganizepagepairpartnerpass musterpollpreconizepressprogramproperty rollput togetherquestionnaireraiserake uprallyrally aroundrallying cryrebel yellrecallrecruitrecruitingrecruitmentrendezvousrequisitionreturnsrodeorollroll callrosterrotaroundround uproundupruckscrapescrape togetherscrollseetheselective servicesend aftersend forservesignsign onsign upsloganstreamsubpoenasummonsummon forthsummon upsummonssurgesurveyswarmtake uptax rollthrongtrumpet callturnoutunitewar crywar whoopwatchwordwhip in
Noun(16 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accumulate, agenda, agglomerate, aggregate, aggregation.
- Sentence evidence is available for muster, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "muster".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "muster"
Keep "muster" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "muster" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "muster", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "muster" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
11 entriesInflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 7 languages.
Dutch
2 entries- tonen noun (show; display)
- vertonen noun (show; display)
Finnish
1 entries- malli noun (show; display)
German
1 entries- Ausstellung noun (show; display)
Italian
1 entries- mostra noun (show; display)
Polish
1 entries- pokaz noun (show; display)
Russian
1 entries- пока́з noun (show; display)
Spanish
1 entries- exhibición noun (show; display)
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
The Kelpie, an Australian sheep dog, is an excellent working dog and can muster large numbers of sheep with little or no command guidance.
Source: tatoeba (2863655)
Tom tried to muster a smile.
Source: tatoeba (3722567)
Now, stealing forward, on the town they fall, / buried in wine and sleep, the guards o'erbear, / and ope the gates; their comrades at the call / pour in and, joining bands, all muster by the wall.
Source: tatoeba (6815894)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "muster"?
Closest matches include accumulate, agenda, agglomerate, aggregate, aggregation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "muster"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.