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re·gath·er | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈga-t͟hər 
also -ˈge- \
also -ˈge- \regathered; regathering
Definition of regather
: to gather again or anew: such as
a transitive : to bring (someone or something) together once more : reunite, recruit regathering our forces
b transitive : to summon up (something, such as one's courage) again
… the winner has to regather his energy for the final the next day.— Herbert Warren Wind
c intransitive : to come together anew : to become whole again
Storm clouds regathered over the hills. The crowd regathered after the storm.
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The first known use of regather was in 1543
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