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gather

Q: How does the verb 'gather' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of gather are assemble , collect , and congregate . While all these words mean "to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit," gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state. // a crowd quickly gathered

Q: Where would 'assemble' be a reasonable alternative to 'gather'?

Although the words assemble and gather have much in common, assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose. // experts assembled for a conference

Q: When is 'collect' a more appropriate choice than 'gather'?

The words collect and gather can be used in similar contexts, but collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement. // collected books on gardening

Q: When could 'congregate' be used to replace 'gather'?

In some situations, the words congregate and gather are roughly equivalent. However, congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle. // congregating under a shelter

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1 to bring together in one body or place

he gathered the leftovers from the table and gave them to the dog

let's gather the students and have them line up on the playground before going in from recess

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scrape (up or together)

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get together

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dismiss,
send

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2 to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use

late summer is when we gather the tomatoes and begin canning them for the winter

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glean

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3 to come together into one body or place

a crowd gathered around the street musician

ask the faculty to gather in the lounge for the meeting

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get together

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4 to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information

I gather that, since you are back so early, she didn't want to see you?

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draw a conclusion

5 to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass

the newspapers that had been allowed to gather on the front doorstep told thieves that the family was away on vacation

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6 to gradually increase in

the movement gathered force as election day neared

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7 to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers

gathered the strength to finish the marathon

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Frequently Asked Questions About gather

How does the verb gather differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of gather are assemble, collect, and congregate. While all these words mean "to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit," gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state.

a crowd quickly gathered

Where would assemble be a reasonable alternative to gather?

Although the words assemble and gather have much in common, assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose.

experts assembled for a conference

When is collect a more appropriate choice than gather?

The words collect and gather can be used in similar contexts, but collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement.

collected books on gardening

When could congregate be used to replace gather?

In some situations, the words congregate and gather are roughly equivalent. However, congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle.

congregating under a shelter