gather (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæðər/
Definition
To bring or come together in one place.
Examples
Let's gather our books before we leave.
Many people gathered to watch the parade.
The students gathered around the teacher to listen.
How to Use gather
- gather around (prepositional phrase)
- To come together in a circle or group around someone or something. — "The children gathered around the storyteller."
- gather up (phrasal verb)
- To collect or bring together things that are scattered. — "Please gather up all the toys from the floor."
- gather together (collocation)
- To bring people or things into one place. — "We need to gather together all the evidence."
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