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Gather Definition & Meaning

gather
noun
  1. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
  2. the act of gathering something
verb
  1. assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together"
  2. collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"
  3. collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up"
  4. conclude from evidence; "I gather you have not done your homework"
  5. draw together into folds or puckers
  6. get people together; "assemble your colleagues"; "get together all those who are interested in the project"; "gather the close family members"
  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"

"Gather" in song lyrics

See how gather is used in real songs:

  • "Word to life I kick the hyper type ? my rap'll gather"
    Artifacts f/ Jay Burnz — Attack of New Jeruzalum
  • "People of the word gather"
    Blue Scholars — Second Chapter
  • "All over the floor time to gather"
    Camp Lo — Black Connection

Usage tips for "gather"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gather" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gather to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does gather mean?
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching the act of gathering something assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together" collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room" collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up" conclude from evidence
What part of speech is gather?
Gather is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does gather have?
Gather has 11 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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