gather
verb
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Other Words from gather
Verb
also ˈge- \
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for gather
Synonyms: Verb
accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, garner, group, lump, pick up, round up
Antonyms: Verb
dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter
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Examples of gather in a Sentence
Verb
Give me just a minute to gather my things and then we can leave. The coach gathered her players together. She gathered her hair into a ponytail. The child was gathering flowers to give to his mother. The police are continuing to gather evidence relating to the crime. Volunteers have been gathering contributions for the new library. A crowd began to gather on the sidewalk. The players gathered together to hear the coach's game plan. The bicyclists gathered speed as they went downhill.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Visiting a prospective school's website and/or campus can both be an excellent option for gathering information about class size, tuition, financial aid and more. — Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Find the right private school for your child," 15 Aug. 2019 The question is not just about gathering more data, but the right data, Mummolo says. — Juanita Bawagan, Science | AAAS, "Study that claims white police no more likely to shoot minorities draws fire," 15 Aug. 2019 So the owners are looking to offer their customers the option of gathering around a glittering pool, not far from a fridge, a couch, and a flat-screen. — Maria Lovato, BostonGlobe.com, "Amid shark fears, pool companies on the Cape say business is going swimmingly," 15 Aug. 2019 Before gathering wild berries in U.S. national parks, would-be foragers are encouraged to visit the specific park website or to contact the park directly in advance. — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, "On your next summer vacation, look for berried treasure," 13 Aug. 2019 University of Louisville leaders are in the crucial stages of gathering support to buy Jewish Hospital and other facilities, fueled by an ambitious vision to create a top-notch academic medical center — with help from a $50 million state loan. — Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal, "What to know about University of Louisville's play to buy struggling Jewish Hospital," 13 Aug. 2019 Sung said the changes are expected to enter effect sometime in September, following a 20-day period for gathering public opinion on the issue and further regulatory and legislative reviews. — Fox News, "South Korea to remove Japan from preferred trade list in sign of growing tension," 12 Aug. 2019 But residents can challenge those bans by gathering enough signatures — at least 5% of the vote for governor in 2018 — to put a proposal on the ballot.