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Meaning of gather
to bring or come together
Etymology of gather
The word "gather" has its roots in Old English "gadrian", which is derived from "gad" meaning "together" and "rian" meaning "to run" or "to come"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially meaning "to bring or come together" and later expanding to include other meanings such as "to collect" or "to grow"
Synonyms
assemble
collect
accumulate
amass
congregate
meet
converge
rally
mobilize
unite
merge
blend
combine
integrate
compile
harvest
reap
pick
cull
glean
cluster
flock
herd
throng
swarm
crowd
mass
aggregate
group
convene
conclave
conference
council
forum
meeting
caucus
synod
congregation
assembly
rally
convention
Definitions
- to bring or come together, typically in a group
- * to collect or gather something, such as information or resources
- * to grow or become stronger, especially as a result of a particular action or set of circumstances
Usage Examples
- The crowd began to gather in the city square to protest the new policy
- * She spent hours gathering information for her research paper
- * The storm clouds began to gather on the horizon, threatening to bring heavy rain
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
separate
divide
split
part
depart
leave
abandon
desert
flee
escape
disband
dissolve
dismiss
reject
refuse
decline
abstain
secede
withdraw
retreat