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.