Definition: the act of gathering something
Definition: sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
Definition: increase or develop
Usage: the peace movement gained momentum; the car gathers speed
Main entry: pile up, accumulate, amass, cumulate, conglomerate, gather
Definition: collect or gather
Usage: Journals are accumulating in my office; The work keeps piling up
Main entry: gather
Definition: conclude from evidence
Usage: I gather you have not done your homework
Main entry: gather
Definition: look for (food) in nature
Usage: Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
Main entry: tuck, pucker, gather
Definition: draw together into folds or puckers
Main entry: gather
Definition: draw and bring closer
Usage: she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
Main entry: collect, pull together, garner, gather
Definition: assemble or get together
Usage: gather some stones; pull your thoughts together
Main entry: assemble, gather, foregather, forgather, meet
Definition: collect in one place
Usage: We assembled in the church basement; Let's gather in the dining room
Main entry: assemble, get together, gather
Definition: get people together
Usage: assemble your colleagues; get together all those who are interested in the project; gather the close family members