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

  • (..) I know you're capable of... ...you're going to be playing college ball next year, huh? - That's the plan, coach. - Give me the ball. All right, gather up, jockstraps. Picture time. Try not to break the camera. [FERGIE'S "FERGALICIOUS" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] I can't wait to go to Georgetown (..)
    2009 17 Again
  • (..) a full scholarship. Free ride to college and the world's your oyster, kid. Thanks, coach. MURPHY: All right, jockstraps, let's gather up. Picture time. Try not to break the camera. We gotta hang on. Ned's not here yet. Who cares? He's the water boy. That doesn't matter, (..)
    2009 17 Again