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to gather
01
to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity
Intransitive
Example
Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma 's house.
The community gathers at the park to enjoy live music on summer evenings.
As the evening progresses, friends gather at the local cafe for coffee.
02
to bring things together in one place
Transitive: to gather sth
Example
The chef is gathering the ingredients for the recipe from the pantry and refrigerator.
Can you gather the ripe fruits from the orchard and place them in baskets for sale?
She is currently gathering the scattered papers from his desk and stacking them neatly.
03
to understand information based on what is available
Transitive: to gather that
Example
Observing the subtle cues in the conversation, she could gather that her colleague was feeling uneasy about the upcoming changes in the project.
Based on the tone of the email, she could gather that the client was dissatisfied with the recent service.
Despite not being explicitly mentioned, he could gather from the context of the meeting that urgent action was required.
04
to bring people in one place for a specific purpose
Transitive: to gather a group of people
Example
The teacher gathers the students for a group discussion in the classroom.
She gathers her friends for a weekend picnic in the park.
The coordinator gathers volunteers to help with the community cleanup.
05
to collect or amass things gradually over a period of time
Transitive: to gather sth
Example
The team has gathered a significant amount of data for the new research project.
The company has gathered a loyal customer base through its excellent service.
Over the years, she gathered a collection of rare books from around the world.
06
to create pleats or folds in fabric by folding it over itself and securing it
Transitive: to gather a fabric or garment
Example
She gathered the fabric at the waist to create a fitted look for the dress.
She gathered the cloth into soft folds, creating a beautiful draped effect.
She gathered the edges of the scarf to make it more stylish and voluminous.
07
to gradually increase in speed, strength, or intensity
Transitive: to gather speed or intensity
Example
The current of the river gathered speed after the dam was opened.
The car slowly gathered speed as it drove down the empty highway.
The wind began to gather strength as the storm approached.
08
to collect plants, fruits, or other natural resources
Transitive: to gather natural products
Example
The children gathered nuts from the trees in the park.
They gathered fresh vegetables from the farm to make a hearty stew.
The family went to the orchard to gather apples for the harvest festival.
Gather
01
the act of gathering something
02
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
Example
Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house.
The community gathers at the park to enjoy live music on summer evenings.
As the evening progresses, friends gather at the local cafe for coffee.
After the game, fans gather outside the stadium to meet the players.
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