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

  • (..) to blame when you lose. Something like that. Where did Eric's team go? They must have gone to the end. All right. Lights off. Gather around. Come on. Okay. What's your strategy? We can hide the flag well enough so they can't find it. Let's send out a team to scout their (..)
    2014 Divergent
  • (..) - What? Tomorrow when we choose... You have to think of the family. Yeah. But you also have to think of yourself. Factions, please gather in your assigned areas. Morning, Jeanine. Good morning, Andrew. How is Marcus holding up? As well as can be expected. (..)
    2014 Divergent