Gather: meaning, definitions and examples

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gather

 

[ ˈɡaðər ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a social context

To come together; to assemble; to collect.

Synonyms

assemble, collect, meet

Examples of usage

  • We will gather at the park for a picnic.
  • The students will gather in the auditorium for the assembly.
  • The family will gather for the holiday celebration.
Context #2 | Verb

agricultural context

To harvest; to pick crops from the field.

Synonyms

harvest, pick, reap

Examples of usage

  • The farmers will gather the wheat in the fields.
  • She gathers fruits and vegetables from the garden.
  • The workers gather grapes for the wine production.
Context #3 | Noun

social event

A coming together of people; a group assembled.

Synonyms

assembly, congregation, meeting

Examples of usage

  • The annual family gathering is always a joyous occasion.
  • The political gathering drew a large crowd.
  • The company organized a team gathering for team building.

Translations

Translations of the word "gather" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reunir

🇮🇳 इकट्ठा करना

🇩🇪 sammeln

🇮🇩 mengumpulkan

🇺🇦 збирати

🇵🇱 zbierać

🇯🇵 集める (atsumeru)

🇫🇷 rassembler

🇪🇸 reunir

🇹🇷 toplamak

🇰🇷 모으다 (moeuda)

🇸🇦 جمع (jama'a)

🇨🇿 shromáždit

🇸🇰 zhromaždiť

🇨🇳 收集 (shōují)

🇸🇮 zbrati

🇮🇸 safna

🇰🇿 жинау

🇬🇪 შეკრება (shek'reba)

🇦🇿 toplamaq

🇲🇽 reunir

Etymology

The word 'gather' originated from the Old English word 'gaderian', meaning 'unite, join, or bring together'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to encompass the ideas of collecting, assembling, and harvesting. The concept of gathering has been significant in human societies for centuries, symbolizing unity, community, and collaboration.

See also: gathered, gatherer, gathering, gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,467, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.