gathering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a group of persons together in one place
   assemblage.
   
2. noun the social act of assembling
   assembly; assemblage.
   
   • they demanded the right of assembly
3. noun the act of gathering something
   gather.
   
4. noun sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
   gather.
   
5. verb assemble or get together
   collect; pull together; gather; garner.
   
   • gather some stones
   • pull your thoughts together
6. verb collect in one place
   assemble; meet; gather; forgather; foregather.
   
   • We assembled in the church basement
   • Let's gather in the dining room
7. verb collect or gather
   amass; gather; conglomerate; accumulate; cumulate; pile up.
   
   • Journals are accumulating in my office
   • The work keeps piling up
8. verb conclude from evidence
   gather.
   
   • I gather you have not done your homework
9. verb draw together into folds or puckers
   gather; pucker; tuck.
   
10. verb get people together
    assemble; gather; get together.
    
    • assemble your colleagues
    • get together all those who are interested in the project
    • gather the close family members
11. verb draw and bring closer
    gather.
    
    • she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
12. verb look for (food) in nature
    gather.
    
    • Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
13. verb increase or develop
    gather; gain.
    
    • the peace movement gained momentum
    • the car gathers speed

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