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- Dictionarygath·er/ˈɡaT͟Hər/
verb
- 1. come together; assemble or accumulate: "a crowd gathered in the square" Similar Opposite
- 2. bring together and take in from scattered places or sources: "we have gathered the information" Similar
noun
- 1. a part of a garment that is gathered or drawn in.
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The meaning of GATHER is to bring together : collect. How to use gather in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gather.
GATHER definition: 1. to collect several things, often from different places or people: 2. to put your arms around…. Learn more.
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.
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. Gather often is used to describe bringing people together for some purpose, like the students who gather in the hallway awaiting an announcement.
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.
a. To collect from different places; assemble: gather the pieces of a puzzle; gather information. b. To cause to come together; convene: The teacher gathered the students around the exhibit. c. To draw (something or someone) closer to oneself: gathered the shawl about my shoulders; gathered the child in her arms. d.
Definition of gather verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.