Gather Definition
gather
noun
- sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
- the act of gathering something
verb
- 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; "I gather you have not done your homework"
- draw together into folds or puckers
- get people together; "assemble your colleagues"; "get together all those who are interested in the project"; "gather the close family members"
- draw and bring closer; "she gathered her shawl around her shoulders"
- look for (food) in nature; "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall"
- 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
Words that rhyme with gather
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.