GATHER

(noun) the act of gathering something
synonyms : gathering
(noun) sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
synonyms : gathering
(verb) increase or develop
"the peace movement gained momentum", "the car gathers speed"
synonyms : gain
(verb) collect or gather
"Journals are accumulating in my office", "The work keeps piling up"
synonyms : accumulate , amass , conglomerate , cumulate , pile up
(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
synonyms : pucker , tuck
Sally puckered the curtains in the center and tied them with a bright red ribbon. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) draw and bring closer
"she gathered her shawl around her shoulders"
(verb) assemble or get together
"gather some stones", "pull your thoughts together"
synonyms : collect , garner , pull together
I had to garner a lot of courage to fame my parents after my split with my husband. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) collect in one place
"We assembled in the church basement", "Let's gather in the dining room"
synonyms : assemble , foregather , forgather , meet
(verb) get people together
"assemble your colleagues", "get together all those who are interested in the project", "gather the close family members"
synonyms : assemble , get together

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