Regather: meaning, definitions and examples

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regather

 

[ riːˈɡæðər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bring together

To regather is to come together again or to collect again after being separated. This action implies a return to a state of unity or assembly, often after a period of dispersal.

Synonyms

collect, gather, reassemble, rejoin

Examples of usage

  • The team decided to regather after their initial meeting fell apart.
  • After the storm, the community needed to regather to assess the damage.
  • We need to regather our thoughts before proceeding.
  • The flock of birds will regather in the evening as they prepare to roost.

Translations

Translations of the word "regather" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reunir

🇮🇳 फिर इकट्ठा करना

🇩🇪 wieder versammeln

🇮🇩 mengumpulkan kembali

🇺🇦 знову зібрати

🇵🇱 ponownie zebrać

🇯🇵 再集める

🇫🇷 rassembler à nouveau

🇪🇸 reunir de nuevo

🇹🇷 yeniden toplamak

🇰🇷 다시 모으다

🇸🇦 إعادة التجمع

🇨🇿 znovu shromáždit

🇸🇰 opäť zhromaždiť

🇨🇳 重新收集

🇸🇮 ponovno zbrati

🇮🇸 safna aftur

🇰🇿 қайта жинау

🇬🇪 მחדש შეკრება

🇦🇿 yenidən toplamaq

🇲🇽 reunir de nuevo

Etymology

The term 'regather' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-', indicating repetition, and 'gather', which comes from the Old English 'gaderian', meaning to bring together or assemble. The prefix 're-' has its roots in Latin, from the word 're-', which conveys the idea of doing something again. The concept of gathering has been fundamental to human interaction since ancient times, as groups of people have always congregated for social, economic, and survival purposes. Over time, the necessity to 'gather again' has remained relevant in various contexts, from informal social gatherings to organized events or movements aimed at collaboration and unity. The evolution of the term reflects changes in societal structures, communication, and the way humans connect with each other.