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gath·er

gather

pronunciation:: gae thr
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part of speech:	verb
inflections:	gathers, gathering, gathered
definition 1:	to bring together into one place or collection. The boy gathered his marbles and put them in a bag. synonyms: assemble antonyms: disperse, scatter similar words: cluster, collect, compile, congregate, convene, crowd, rally
definition 2:	to collect from different sources; bring together. The reporter gathered information for her story. synonyms: accumulate, collect antonyms: disperse similar words: group, hoard, pile up, raise
definition 3:	to slowly collect or build up. The car gathered speed. synonyms: build up similar words: accumulate, muster
definition 4:	to come to an understanding based on evidence; conclude. He gathered from the smile on her face that she liked the gift. synonyms: conclude, reckon similar words: assume, figure, infer, understand
definition 5:	to come together; assemble. The crowd gathered to hear the poetry reading. synonyms: assemble, congregate, convene antonyms: disperse, scatter similar words: band, bunch, cluster, concentrate, crowd, mass, meet, muster, swarm, throng
related words:	brew, bunch, derive, gain, herd, huddle, lump, meet, muster, presume, rally, realize, store, summon, tuck
derivation:	gatherer (n.)

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