gather | English to English Dictionary

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gather

('g/&//D//@/r )

sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
gathering

source: wordnet30
the act of gathering something(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.(noun)

source: webster1913

assemble or get together(verb.contact)

Example:
Gather some stones.

Synonym:
collect, garner, pull together
Antonym:
distribute, spread

source: wordnet30
collect in one place(verb.social)

Example:
Let's gather in the dining room.

Synonym:
assemble, foregather, forgather, meet

source: wordnet30
collect or gather(verb.change)

Synonym:
accumulate, amass, conglomerate, corral, cumulate, pile up

source: wordnet30
conclude from evidence(verb.communication)

Example:
I gather you have not done your homework.

source: wordnet30
draw together into folds or puckers(verb.contact)

Synonym:
pucker, tuck

source: wordnet30
get people together(verb.social)

Example:
Gather the close family members.

Synonym:
assemble, get together

source: wordnet30
draw and bring closer(verb.contact)

Example:
She gathered her shawl around her shoulders.

source: wordnet30
look for (food) in nature(verb.contact)

Example:
Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall.

source: wordnet30
increase or develop(verb.change)

Example:
The car gathers speed.

Synonym:
gain

source: wordnet30
To bring together; to collect, as a number of separate things, into one place, or into one aggregate body; to assemble; to muster; to congregate.(verb)

source: webster1913
To come together; to collect; to unite; to become assembled; to congregate.(verb)

source: webster1913