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gather
Definition
(noun) sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
Synonyms
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gathering
Definition
(noun) the act of gathering something
Synonyms
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gathering
Definition
(verb) assemble or get together
Synonyms
:
collect
,
garner
,
pull together
Example Sentence
gather some stones
pull your thoughts together
Definition
(verb) collect in one place
Synonyms
:
assemble
,
foregather
,
forgather
,
meet
Example Sentence
We assembled in the church basement
Let's gather in the dining room
Definition
(verb) collect or gather
Synonyms
:
accumulate
,
amass
,
conglomerate
,
cumulate
,
pile up
Example Sentence
Journals are accumulating in my office
The work keeps piling up
Definition
(verb) conclude from evidence
Example Sentence
I gather you have not done your homework
Definition
(verb) draw together into folds or puckers
Synonyms
:
pucker
,
tuck
Definition
(verb) get people together
Synonyms
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assemble
,
get together
Example Sentence
assemble your colleagues
get together all those who are interested in the project
gather the close family members
Definition
(verb) draw and bring closer
Example Sentence
she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
Definition
(verb) look for (food) in nature
Example Sentence
Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
Definition
(verb) increase or develop
Synonyms
:
gain
Example Sentence
the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speed
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