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- pronunciation:
- gae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| 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
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| 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
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| definition 3: |
to slowly collect or build up.
The car gathered speed.- synonyms:
- build up
- similar words:
- accumulate, muster
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| 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
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| 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
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| related words: |
brew, bunch, derive, gain, herd, huddle, lump, meet, muster, presume, rally, realize, store, summon, tuck |
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| derivation: |
gatherer (n.) |
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