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to gather
01
to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity
Intransitive
Examples
Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house.
As the evening progresses, friends gather at the local cafe for coffee.
02
to bring things together in one place
Transitive: to gather sth
Examples
She gathered all her books from around the house and placed them neatly on the shelf.
He gathered all the tools from the garage and organized them in the toolbox.
03
to understand information based on what is available
Transitive: to gather that
Examples
Observing the subtle cues in the conversation, she could gather that her colleague was feeling uneasy about the upcoming changes in the project.
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
Examples
She gathers her friends for a weekend picnic in the park.
The teacher gathers the students for a group discussion in the classroom.
05
to collect or amass things gradually over a period of time
Transitive: to gather sth
Examples
She has gathered a lot of experience over the years in her profession.
The team has gathered a significant amount of data for the new research project.
06
to create pleats or folds in fabric by folding it over itself and securing it
Transitive: to gather a fabric or garment
Examples
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.
07
to gradually increase in speed, strength, or intensity
Transitive: to gather speed or intensity
Examples
The wind began to gather strength as the storm approached.
The car slowly gathered speed as it drove down the empty highway.
08
to collect plants, fruits, or other natural resources
Transitive: to gather natural products
Examples
They spent the afternoon gathering berries in the forest.
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
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