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gather meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of gather at MeaningMonkey.org. gather meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.GATHER noun
Definition of gather (noun)
- sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
- synonyms: gathering
- the act of gathering something
- synonyms: gathering
GATHER verb
Definition of gather (verb)
- assemble or get together
- "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together"
- synonyms: collect, garner, pull together
- antonym: distribute
- collect in one place
- "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"
- synonyms: assemble, foregather, forgather, meet
- collect or gather
- "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up"
- synonyms: accumulate, amass, conglomerate, cumulate, pile up
- conclude from evidence
- "I gather you have not done your homework"
- draw together into folds or puckers
- get people together
- "assemble your colleagues"; "get together all those who are interested in the project"; "gather the close family members"
- synonyms: assemble, get together
- draw and bring closer
- "she gathered her shawl around her shoulders"
- look for (food) in nature
- "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall"
- increase or develop
- "the peace movement gained momentum"; "the car gathers speed"
- synonyms: gain
Source: Princeton University Wordnet