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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wow! I'm-I'm-I'm glad you smashed her watch! So you still think you, um... might want that fifth date? ...Yeah. Yeah, I do. We are gathered here today to join Joanne Louise Cunningham and Charles, Chachi-Chachi-Chachi, Arcola in the bound of holy matrimony. Oh...see... but Joanne loved Chachi! (..)
    1994 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) have come to this point. There is nowhere else to be but here. Nowhere else to live or die, but here. To be here now is the only thing that matters. So gather yourselves, gather all of your strength and all of your sweetness into an iron ball. For we will attack again and again. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10
  • (..) Anakin, I’m afraid. Have faith, my love. Everything will soon be set right. The chancellor has given me a very important mission. The separatists have gathered on the Mustafar system. I’m going there to end this war. Wait for me until I return. Things will be different. I promise. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith