to gather

Examples

• All

• Unfortunately, after two decades, war clouds appear to be gathering on the horizon again.

  Academic text (1995)

• Over the years, she managed to gather a wealth of knowledge about ancient cultures.

• So we'll see that each turn these three will gather one supply each.

• Four different surveys were used across the six states to gather this information.

  Academic text (2012)

• In this stage, the creative person begins thinking about and gathering materials or ideas for the creative product.

  Academic text (2001)

• Now Nora and Patch must gather their strength to face one last perilous trial.

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• It took some time, but he was finally able to gather the courage to ask for help.

• Now Nora and Patch must gather their strength to face one last perilous trial.

Synonyms

C

to collect

vsto gather

768 1.1

To bring things or people together in one place

increases gradually over time rather than a one-time assembly

G

to gain

vsto gather

467 1.1

To get more of something over time, like weight or money

is about growing total specifically by collecting or adding over time

B

to build up

vsto gather

426 3.0

Increase slowly over time

means slow buildup over time rather than sudden rise

A

to accumulate

vsto gather

168 3.4

To gather more and more of something over time

increases gradually rather than by single actions

P

to pile up

vsto gather

107 3.1

To put things on top of each other until they make a heap

implies physical stacking or visible heap not just amount growing

A

to amass

vsto gather

65 4.8

To collect a lot of something over time

implies slow increase but not necessarily a very large total

A

to accrue

vsto gather

29 6.6

To slowly increase over time, for example money or benefits

is a general gradual increase not only from regular additions

A

to aggregate

vsto gather

18 5.1

To collect things together to make one total

is about total formation rather than simple gradual increase

R

to roll up

vsto gather

11 3.7

Collect small amounts until they become a larger total

focuses on gradual increase but not on combining groups

C

to cumulate

vsto gather

1 7.9

To increase in amount over time

focuses on slow buildup rather than sudden collection events

A

to agglomerate

vsto gather

1 8.4

To join together to form a mass or cluster

describes clustering action rather than general gradual increase

Antonyms

D

to diminish

147 3.7

To become less in size, importance, or value

D

decrease

82 2.2

A drop in amount or number

Idioms

G

to gather rosebuds

• Literature

2 8.2

Enjoy good chances and happy moments while you can

G

to gather one's thoughts

4.4

Pause and think clearly before you speak or decide

Phrasal Verbs

G

to gather around

115 1.9

Come together in a group near someone or something

G

to gather up

61 2.1

Bring things together by picking them up with your hands

G

to gather data

20 2.9

Collect information to study or make decisions

G

to gather intel

• Jargon

7 5.6

To find information about people and places, often for the military or news reporters

G

to gather in

1 4.3

Fold or pull cloth so it takes up less space

How Much

to hoard

38 4.8

to pile up

107 3.1

to amass

65 4.8

to accumulate

168 3.4

to build up

426 3.0

to gather

45 1.8

to collect

768 1.1

Surface Forms

Etymology