Dictionary definition · gather
noun
- sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
- the act of gathering something
verb
- assemble or get together"gather some stones"
- collect in one place"We assembled in the church basement"
- increase in amount by collecting or gathering"Journals are accumulating in my office"
- conclude from evidence"I gather you have not done your homework"
- draw together into folds or puckers
- get people together"assemble your colleagues"
- draw and bring closer"she gathered her shawl around her shoulders"
- look for (food) in nature"Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall"
- increase or develop"the peace movement gained momentum"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).