Gather meaning in English

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Definition

to gather (together): to collect, to get together, to accumulate verb
to gather around, round: to come together in a place, to encircle verb

UK: Let's go into the forest and gather some magic mushrooms.
US: I spent all morning gathering books to catalogue.

Examples

  • "It all happened yesterday, when aroma enthusiasts from all over the world gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the 32nd annual Funky Fragrance Festival (the FFF)."
  • "Everyone gather together."
  • "It's been 20 years of gathering the greatest minds in the cosmetics industry for lectures, conferences, round-table discussions and even a cocktail party or two!"
  • "Reverend : Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here to mourn the passing of Philip Cheeter, sadly eaten by a bear before his time."
  • "The goal of these focus groups is to gather internal feedback about a couple of new products we're considering."
  • "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the holy matrimony of two young lovers, eager to forge a union in the eyes of God, which is to last forever and ever."
  • "As you know, every four years, we gather to watch some of the world's palest athletes skate, ski and slide to Olympic glory for their country."
  • "After examining the crime scene and talking to Delavigne employees, Inspector Daphne Rathbone has gathered the following information"
  • "Vicar : Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to celebrate the holy matrimony of two young lovers, eager to forge a union in the eyes of God, which is to last forever and ever."
  • "So I say to all the entrepreneurs gathered here tonight, go out there and network with as many people as you can."
  • "He often visited the garden, where he gathered flowers and herbs."
  • "Brian : Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Bruno Delavigne, a man who left us far too soon."
  • "He often visited the garden, where he gathered lavender, lilac and jasmine."
  • "I'm here on the outskirts of London, in Twickenham. This is the home of English rugby, and I'm here to gather some opinions about what everyone is calling the "year of the oval ball"."
  • "Please gather at 7am in the parking lot to meet the charter bus."
  • "Philip : Ok, sales people, drop the phones for a minute and gather round the Sales King - me!"

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