Forgathered: meaning, definitions and examples

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forgathered

 

[ fɔrˈɡæðərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Forgathered is the past tense of the verb forgather, which means to come together or congregate. It is often used in contexts where people or things are assembled.

Synonyms

assembled, convened, gathered

Examples of usage

  • The community forgathered for the annual festival.
  • In the olden days, villagers forgathered at the town square.
  • The members forgathered to discuss the new policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "forgathered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reunido

🇮🇳 एकत्रित

🇩🇪 versammelt

🇮🇩 dikumpulkan

🇺🇦 зібраний

🇵🇱 zgromadzony

🇯🇵 集まった

🇫🇷 réuni

🇪🇸 reunido

🇹🇷 toplanmış

🇰🇷 모인

🇸🇦 مجتمع

🇨🇿 shromážděný

🇸🇰 zhromaždený

🇨🇳 聚集的

🇸🇮 zbran

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 жиналған

🇬🇪 შეყრილი

🇦🇿 toplanmış

🇲🇽 reunido

Etymology

The term 'forgather' originates from the Middle English word 'forgatheren', which is a combination of 'for-' meaning 'together' and 'gatheren' which means 'to gather'. Its roots can be traced back to Old English, where 'gaderian' meant to assemble or collect. The prefix 'for-' enhances the meaning of bringing together, reinforcing the idea of unity and aggregation. Historically, the use of this term can be found in literature and poetry, reflecting communal gatherings in medieval times, often associated with festivities or collective actions. Despite its historical richness, 'forgather' is not commonly used in modern English, but it can still be found in poetic or formal contexts, preserving the essence of its meaning.