Definition of gather

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  • gather is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • gather is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • gather is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of gather

  • the act of gathering something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gathering
  • collect in one place (verb)

    Examples

    1. Let's gather in the dining room

    Synonyms

    1. assemble
    2. foregather
    3. forgather
    4. meet
  • assemble or get together (verb)

    Examples

    1. gather some stones

    Synonyms

    1. collect
    2. garner
    3. pull together
  • increase or develop (verb)

    Examples

    1. the car gathers speed

    Synonyms

    1. gain
  • get people together (verb)

    Examples

    1. gather the close family members

    Synonyms

    1. assemble
    2. get together
  • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gathering
  • draw together into folds or puckers (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pucker
    2. tuck
  • collect or gather (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. accumulate
    2. amass
    3. conglomerate
    4. cumulate
    5. pile up
  • conclude from evidence (verb)

    Examples

    1. I gather you have not done your homework
  • draw and bring closer (verb)

    Examples

    1. she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
  • look for (food) in nature (verb)

    Examples

    1. Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall

See definition of gather in Merriam Webster