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   Gath·er

   /ˈɡaT͟Hər/

   

   verb

   • 1. come together; assemble or accumulate: "a crowd gathered in the square" Similar congregateconveneassemblemeetcollectcome/get togethermusterrallyconvergecluster togethercrowdmassflock togetherrare:foregatherOpposite scatter
   • 2. bring together and take in from scattered places or sources: "we have gathered the information" Similar collectget togetherput togetheraccumulateamassassemblegarnerstorestockpileheap uppile upstack uphoardput byput awaylay bylay inset asideinformal:stash awaysquirrel away
   • ▪ pick up from the ground or a surface: "they gathered up the dirty plates and cups"
   • ▪ collect (grain or other crops) as a harvest: "the harvest of wheat and barley had been gathered in" Similar collectget togetherput togetheraccumulateamassassemblegarnerstorestockpileheap uppile upstack uphoardput byput awaylay bylay inset asideinformal:stash awaysquirrel away
   • ▪ collect plants, fruits, etc., for food: "the Bushmen live by hunting and gathering" Similar harvestcollectreappickpluckgarnercropglean
   • ▪ draw together or toward oneself: "she gathered the child in her arms" Similar claspclutchtakepullembraceenfoldholdhugcuddlesqueezeliterary:embosomarchaic:strain
   • 3. develop a higher degree of: "the green movement is gathering pace"
   • 4. infer; understand: "her clients were, I gathered, a prosperous group" Similar understandbe given to understandbelievebe led to believethinkconcludecome to the conclusiondeduceinferdraw the inferenceassumesurmisefancytake ithearhear tellbe informednoticeseelearndiscover
   • 5. summon up (a mental or physical attribute such as one's thoughts or strength) for a purpose: "he lay gathering his thoughts together" Similar summonsummon upcall togetherbring togetherassembleconvenerallyround upcollectmustermarshalorganizeformal:convokeOpposite disperse
   • 6. draw and hold together (fabric or a part of a garment) by running thread through it: "the front is gathered at the waist" Similar pleatshirrpuckertuckfoldcorrugaterufflecrimpcreasescrunch up

   noun

   • 1. a part of a garment that is gathered or drawn in.

   Word Origin Old Englishgaderian, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch gaderen, also to together.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gatherGather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GATHER is to bring together : collect. How to use gather in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gather.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › gatherGather - definition of gather by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to bring together into one group, collection, or place; collect: to gather firewood; to gather supporters. 2. to pick or harvest (any crop or natural yield) from its place of growth: to gather fruit. 3. to pick up piece by piece: Gather your toys from the floor.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gatherGather - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Gather is a verb with many related meanings, most involving drawing together or assembling something. You may gather your socks into the laundry bag, or you may gather your thoughts by making a list.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gatherGATHER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to bring together or assemble from various places, sources, or people; collect gradually: The college is gathering a faculty from all over the country. Synonyms: hoard, garner, amass, accumulate. to serve as a center of attention for; attract: A good football game always gathers a crowd.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGATHER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GATHER meaning: 1. to collect several things, often from different places or people: 2. to put your arms around…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGATHER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GATHER definition: 1. to collect several things, often from different places or people: 2. to put your arms around…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGATHER definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   When you gather something such as your strength, courage, or thoughts, you make an effort to prepare yourself to do something. You must gather your strength for the journey. Synonyms: muster , collect , assemble , summon More Synonyms of gather

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGATHER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When you gather something such as your strength, courage, or thoughts, you make an effort to prepare yourself to do something. You must gather your strength for the journey. [VERB noun] Synonyms: muster, collect, assemble, summon More Synonyms of gather. Gather up means the same as gather.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgather verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of gather verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGATHER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    verb. uk / ˈɡæðə r/ us. gather verb (MAKE A GROUP) Add to word list. B2. to join other people somewhere to make a group, or to bring people together into a group: Crowds of fans gathered at the stadium for the big match. Fewer examples. A crowd of noisy protesters gathered in the square. Thousands gathered to protest the plan.