Meaning & Definition of Gather in English
English⟶
Gather
/gæðər/
noun
1. Sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
synonym:
- gather,
- gathering
2. The act of gathering something
synonym:
- gather,
- gathering
verb
1. Assemble or get together
- "Gather some stones"
- "Pull your thoughts together"
synonym:
- gather,
- garner,
- collect,
- pull together
2. Collect in one place
- "We assembled in the church basement"
- "Let's gather in the dining room"
synonym:
- meet,
- gather,
- assemble,
- forgather,
- foregather
3. Collect or gather
- "Journals are accumulating in my office"
- "The work keeps piling up"
synonym:
- accumulate,
- cumulate,
- conglomerate,
- pile up,
- gather,
- amass
4. Conclude from evidence
- "I gather you have not done your homework"
synonym:
- gather
5. Draw together into folds or puckers
synonym:
- gather,
- pucker,
- tuck
6. Get people together
- "Assemble your colleagues"
- "Get together all those who are interested in the project"
- "Gather the close family members"
synonym:
- assemble,
- gather,
- get together
7. Draw and bring closer
- "She gathered her shawl around her shoulders"
synonym:
- gather
8. Look for (food) in nature
- "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the fall"
synonym:
- gather
9. Increase or develop
- "The peace movement gained momentum"
- "The car gathers speed"
synonym:
- gain,
- gather
Examples of using
I'd like you to help me gather some firewood.
It was his job to gather eggs.
Birds of a feather will gather together.