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Meaning of the word gather in English

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gather

US /ˈɡæð.ɚ/
UK /ˈɡæð.ɚ/
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Verb

1.

come together; assemble or accumulate

Example:
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A crowd began to gather outside the building.
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She went to gather her belongings.
Synonym:
collectassembleaccumulateamassmuster
2.

infer or conclude from facts; understand

Example:
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From his silence, I could gather that he was upset.
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What do you gather from this report?
Synonym:
inferdeduceconcludeunderstanddiscern

Noun

1.

a pucker or fold in cloth made by drawing thread through it

Example:
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She sewed a small gather into the sleeve.
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The dress had delicate gathers at the waist.
Synonym:
pleatfoldruffletuck
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