gather

(noun) sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching. Synonyms: gathering.

(noun) the act of gathering something. Synonyms: gathering.

(verb) assemble or get together. Synonyms: garner, collect, pull together. Examples: "Gather some stones." "Pull your thoughts together."

(verb) collect in one place. Synonyms: meet, assemble, forgather, foregather. Examples: "We assembled in the church basement." "Let's gather in the dining room."

(verb) collect or gather. Synonyms: accumulate, cumulate, conglomerate, pile up, amass. Examples: "Journals are accumulating in my office." "The work keeps piling up."

(verb) conclude from evidence. Examples: "I gather you have not done your homework."

(verb) draw together into folds or puckers. Synonyms: pucker, tuck.

(verb) get people together. Synonyms: assemble, get together. Examples: "Assemble your colleagues." "Get together all those who are interested in the project." "Gather the close family members."

(verb) draw and bring closer. Examples: "She gathered her shawl around her shoulders."

(verb) look for (food) in nature. Examples: "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the fall."

(verb) increase or develop. Synonyms: gain. Examples: "The peace movement gained momentum." "The car gathers speed."