gather (n.)

  1. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

    [ Syn: gathering ]

  2. the act of gathering something

    [ Syn: gathering ]

    gather (v.)

  1. assemble or get together; gather some stones; pull your thoughts together

    [ Syn: garner , collect , pull together ]

  2. collect in one place; We assembled in the church basement; Lets gather in the dining room

    [ Syn: meet , assemble , forgather , foregather ]

  3. collect or gather; Journals are accumulating in my office; The work keeps piling up

    [ Syn: accumulate , cumulate , conglomerate , pile up , amass ]

  4. conclude from evidence; I gather you have not done your homework'

  5. draw together into folds or puckers

    [ Syn: pucker , tuck ]

  6. get people together; assemble your colleagues; get together all those who are interested in the project; gather the close family members

    [ Syn: assemble , get together ]

  7. draw and bring closer; she gathered her shawl around her shoulders'

  8. look for (food) in nature; Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall'

  9. increase or develop; the peace movement gained momentum; the car gathers speed

    [ Syn: gain ]

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