Noun | 1. | gather - sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching Synonyms: gathering |
2. | gather - the act of gathering something Synonyms: gathering | |
Verb | 1. | gather - assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together" Antonyms: spread, distribute - distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country" |
2. | gather - collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room" | |
3. | gather - collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up" | |
4. | gather - conclude from evidence; "I gather you have not done your homework" | |
5. | gather - draw fabric together and sew it tightly | |
6. | gather - get people together; "assemble your colleagues"; "get together all those who are interested in the project"; "gather the close family members" Synonyms: get together, assemble | |
7. | gather - look for (food) in nature; "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall" |