gather
/ˈɡæðər/
noun
- A small fold or pleat in fabric, created by pulling threads.
- She sewed a gather along the edge of the sleeve.
- The skirt has delicate gathers at the waist.
- The gathers in the curtain give it a soft, full look.
verb
- To come together in one place; to assemble.
- The students gathered in the auditorium for the assembly.
- We should gather at the park at noon for the picnic.
- A crowd gathered to watch the street performer.
- To collect or pick up items, often from different places.
- The farmer gathered the eggs from the chicken coop.
- She gathered wildflowers from the meadow.
- He gathered his books and put them in his backpack.
- To understand or conclude something from information or evidence.
- From her tone, I gather that she is not happy with the decision.
- I gather you've already met my brother.
- The police gathered from the evidence that the robbery was an inside job.
- To bring together or accumulate over time.
- She gathered enough courage to speak in front of the crowd.
- Dust had gathered on the old furniture.
- The storm gathered strength as it moved across the ocean.
- To pull fabric into small folds or pleats, as in sewing.
- You need to gather the material before stitching it to the band.
- The dress has a gathered waistline.
- She gathered the curtain fabric to create ruffles.
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