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gather
the act of gathering something
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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
“the peace movement gained momentum”
verb
increase in amount by collecting or gathering
“Journals are accumulating in my office”
verb
conclude from evidence
“I gather you have not done your homework”
verb
look for (food) in nature
“Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall”
verb
draw together into folds or puckers
verb
draw and bring closer
“she gathered her shawl around her shoulders”
verb
assemble or get together
“gather some stones”
verb
collect in one place
“We assembled in the church basement”
verb
get people together
“assemble your colleagues”
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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
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