gather

[ˈɡæðər]

gather Definition

• 1. to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
• 2. to collect several things, often from different places or people
• 3. to believe that something is true, although no one has directly told you about it

Using gather: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gather" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We will gather at the park for a picnic.

• Example

  She gathered her things and left the room.

• Example

  I gathered from his tone that he was not happy with the situation.

• Example

  He gathered a collection of rare coins over the years.

• Example

  The storm clouds are gathering on the horizon.

gather Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gather

• assemble
• congregate
• muster
• accumulate
• amass

Antonyms for gather

• disperse
• scatter

Phrases with gather

• gather around

  to come together in a group around someone or something

  Example

  The children gathered around the teacher to hear the story.

• gather dust

  to remain unused or neglected for a long time

  Example

  The old books have been gathering dust on the shelf for years.

• gather one's thoughts

  to take time to think about something before speaking or acting

  Example

  She paused for a moment to gather her thoughts before answering the question.

Origins of gather

from Old English 'gaderian', meaning 'bring together'

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Summary: gather in Brief

The verb 'gather' [ˈɡæðər] means to come together or collect things. It can refer to physical objects, as in 'He gathered a collection of rare coins,' or to people, as in 'We will gather at the park for a picnic.' The phrase 'gather around' denotes coming together in a group, while 'gather dust' refers to neglect or disuse. 'Gather one's thoughts' means to pause and think before speaking or acting.