gather - Meaning in Hindi

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gather - Meaning in Hindi

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Definitions and Meaning of gather in English

gather noun

1. the act of gathering something

   Synonyms

   gathering

2. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

   Synonyms

   gathering

gather verb

1. increase or develop

   Synonyms

   gain

   Examples

   • "the car gathers speed"
   • "the peace movement gained momentum"
2. collect or gather

   Synonyms

   accumulate, amass, conglomerate, cumulate, pile up

   Examples

   • "Journals are accumulating in my office"
   • "The work keeps piling up"
3. conclude from evidence

   Example

   • "I gather you have not done your homework"
4. look for (food) in nature

   Example

   • "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall"
5. draw together into folds or puckers

   Synonyms

   pucker, tuck, tuck

6. draw and bring closer

   Example

   • "she gathered her shawl around her shoulders"
7. assemble or get together

   Synonyms

   collect, collect, garner, garner, pull together

   Examples

   • "gather some stones"
   • "pull your thoughts together"
8. collect in one place

   Synonyms

   assemble, foregather, forgather, meet

   Examples

   • "Let's gather in the dining room"
   • "We assembled in the church basement"
9. get people together

   Synonyms

   assemble, get together

   Examples

   • "assemble your colleagues"
   • "gather the close family members"
   • "get together all those who are interested in the project"

Synonyms of gather

• gathering
• gathering
• gain
• accumulate, amass, conglomerate, cumulate, pile up
• pucker, tuck
• collect, garner, pull together
• assemble, foregather, forgather, meet
• assemble, get together

Antonyms of gather

distribute, spread

More matches for gather

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