muster

/mˈʌstɐ/

/ˈməstɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to muster

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

gather or bring together

synonyms : come up

muster up

rally

summon

call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.

Muster

[NOUN]

a gathering or assembly of animals, especially livestock or fowl, for the purpose of counting, inspection, or branding

compulsory military service

synonyms : conscription

draft

selective service

a gathering of military personnel for duty

Examples

1. The only report that passed muster featured human trafficking.

2. Even though he was nervous, John mustered up the courage to ask his crush out on a date, remembering the proverb that faint heart never won fair lady.

3. Possibly mustering the majority of both the french air force and navy.

4. Some infantry battalions could muster only a third of their strength.