to gather
Third Person
gathers
Present Participle
gathering
Past Tense
gathered
Past Participle
gathered
1
to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity
- Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house.
- As the evening progresses, friends gather at the local cafe for coffee.
- People gather in the town square to celebrate the annual festival.
- After the game, fans gather outside the stadium to meet the players.
- The community gathers at the park to enjoy live music on summer evenings.
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2
to bring things together in one place
transitive
- She gathered all her books from around the house and placed them neatly on the shelf.
- He gathered all the tools from the garage and organized them in the toolbox.
- Can you gather the ripe fruits from the orchard and place them in baskets for sale?
- She is currently gathering the scattered papers from his desk and stacking them neatly.
- The chef is gathering the ingredients for the recipe from the pantry and refrigerator.
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3
to understand information based on what is available
transitive
- Observing the subtle cues in the conversation, she could gather that her colleague was feeling uneasy about the upcoming changes in the project.
- Despite not being explicitly mentioned, he could gather from the context of the meeting that urgent action was required.
- From the way her friend hesitated before answering, she gathered that something was on their mind.
- Listening to the weather forecast, residents could gather that a storm was likely to hit the area in the coming days.
- Based on the tone of the email, she could gather that the client was dissatisfied with the recent service.
4
to bring people in one place for a specific purpose
transitive
- She gathers her friends for a weekend picnic in the park.
- The teacher gathers the students for a group discussion in the classroom.
- They gather the team members to discuss the project's progress.
- The coordinator gathers volunteers to help with the community cleanup.
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to collect or amass things gradually over a period of time
transitive
- She has gathered a lot of experience over the years in her profession.
- The team has gathered a significant amount of data for the new research project.
- Over the years, she gathered a collection of rare books from around the world.
- The company has gathered a loyal customer base through its excellent service.
- As time went on, they gathered more and more evidence to support their case.
6
to create pleats or folds in fabric by folding it over itself and securing it
transitive
- She gathered the fabric at the waist to create a fitted look for the dress.
- She gathered the cloth into soft folds, creating a beautiful draped effect.
- The dress had pleats that were neatly gathered in the front.
- She gathered the edges of the scarf to make it more stylish and voluminous.
- The top was designed with a gathered neckline for a more flattering fit.
7
to gradually increase in speed, strength, or intensity
transitive
- The wind began to gather strength as the storm approached.
- The car slowly gathered speed as it drove down the empty highway.
- The rain started to gather force, turning into a heavy downpour.
- The current of the river gathered speed after the dam was opened.
- The noise in the stadium gathered volume, filling the air with excitement.
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to collect plants, fruits, or other natural resources
transitive
- They spent the afternoon gathering berries in the forest.
- The family went to the orchard to gather apples for the harvest festival.
- She loves to gather mushrooms when she goes hiking in the fall.
- They gathered fresh vegetables from the farm to make a hearty stew.
- The children gathered nuts from the trees in the park.