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English - English Dict (Wordnet)
 gather


Noun
  • the act of gathering something
  • 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
    • the car gathers speed
  • look for (food) in nature
    • Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
  • draw and bring closer
    • she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
  • get people together
    • assemble your colleagues
    • get together all those who are interested in the project
    • gather the close family members
  • draw together into folds or puckers
  • conclude from evidence
    • I gather you have not done your homework
  • collect or gather
    • Journals are accumulating in my office
    • The work keeps piling up
  • collect in one place
    • We assembled in the church basement
    • Let's gather in the dining room
  • assemble or get together
    • gather some stones
    • pull your thoughts together
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