gather

Meaning

to come together or collect in one place; to assemble

to bring people or things together; to collect

Example Sentences

People gather in the park for the festival.

They gathered around the fire to keep warm.

Example Expressions

gather one's thoughts

Synonyms

collect, assemble, congregate, accumulate, convene

Entry 1

collect, assemble, congregate

Entry 2

collect, assemble, accumulate, convene, congregate

Antonyms

scatter, disperse, separate

Entry 1

scatter, disperse, separate

Entry 2

disperse, scatter, separate

Collocations

gather around, gather together, gather information, gather courage, gather speed, gather evidence, gather strength, gather crowd

Entry 1

gather around, gather together, gather information, gather courage, gather speed

Entry 2

gather information, gather evidence, gather strength, gather crowd