English dictionary
gather
nounPronunciation
ˈɡæðə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of gathering something
noun
- sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
verb
- increase or develop
verb
- increase in amount by collecting or gathering
verb
- conclude from evidence
verb
- look for (food) in nature
verb
- draw together into folds or puckers
verb
- draw and bring closer
verb
- assemble or get together
verb
- collect in one place
verb
- get people together
Example sentences
the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speed
Journals are accumulating in my office
The work keeps piling up
I gather you have not done your homework
Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
gather some stones
pull your thoughts together
We assembled in the church basement
Let's gather in the dining room
assemble your colleagues
get together all those who are interested in the project
gather the close family members