gather

/ɡˈæðɐ/

/ˈɡæðɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to gather

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to come together in a place

synonyms : collect

garner

pull together

antonyms : spread

to bring people in one place for a specific purpose

synonyms : assemble

get together

to collect or bring together things in one place

synonyms : assemble

foregather

forgather

meet

collect or gather

synonyms : accumulate

conclude from evidence

draw together into folds or puckers

synonyms : pucker

tuck

increase or develop

synonyms : gain

look for (food) in nature

draw and bring closer

Gather

[NOUN]

the act of gathering something

synonyms : gathering

sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

synonyms : gathering

Examples

1. The neighborhood gathered for the annual community picnic.

2. I gathered a basket of sloes from the bushes near my house.

3. The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service.

4. He gathered a handful of pecans from the ground.

Nearby words