Meaning & Definition of word "Gather"

Gather

/ˈɡæðər/

noun:

  • 1. a collection or assembly of people or things.
    • Example: The gathering of local artists was a great success.

verb:

  • 1. to bring together and collect from different sources.
    • Example: We need to gather all the necessary documents before the meeting.
  • 2. to assemble or come together.
    • Example: The community will gather in the park for the annual festival.
  • 3. to accumulate or increase in number or amount.
    • Example: She decided to gather her thoughts before speaking.
  • 4. to harvest crops or collect produce.
    • Example: Farmers often gather the crops in the fall.

Etymology

Middle English 'gaderen', from Old Norse 'gæðra', meaning to collect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather around:

to come together in one place

gather up:

to collect things that are scattered

gather momentum:

to start moving faster or gaining strength

Related Words

assembly:

a group of people gathered for a particular purpose

collection:

a group of items gathered together

assemblage:

a collection or gathering of people or things

Slang Meanings of gather

Meaning: to accumulate knowledge.

Example Sentence: I need to gather some intel before making a decision.

Meaning: to pull together various elements.

Example Sentence: Let’s gather our resources to tackle this project.