Meaning of 'gather'

noun

the act of gathering something

Synonyms: gathering

noun

sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

Synonyms: gathering

verb

increase or develop

Synonyms: gain

verb

collect or gather

Synonyms: conglomerate corral accumulate cumulate pile up amass

verb

conclude from evidence

Example: "I gather you have not done your homework"

verb

to look for food in nature

Example: "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the fall."

verb

draw together into folds or puckers

Synonyms: tuck pucker

verb

draw and bring closer

Example: "They gathered their cape to keep off the cold."

verb

assemble or get together

Example: "gather some stones"

Synonyms: collect garner pull together

verb

collect in one place

Synonyms: meet assemble forgather foregather

verb

get people together

Synonyms: get together assemble