gather

Definition

  • verb: to bring (things or people) together into a group
  • verb: to bring together
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: collect, assemble, muster

Examples

  • Despite her injury, she 'gathered' her strength and was able to finish the race.

  • The children 'gathered' their toys (together) and put them away.

  • The players 'gathered' together to hear the coach's game plan.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Caput Draconis. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Follow me, everyone. Keep up.\NQuickly, come on. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Gather around here. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Welcome to the Gryffindor common room. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,lt was dark times, Harry. Dark times. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Voldemort started\Nto gather some followers. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Brought them over to the Dark Side. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Nobody, not one. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone