gather
Translation
to collect, to assemble, to come together, to understand
Examples
People gathered in the square.
People gathered in the square.
She gathered flowers from the garden.
She gathered flowers from the garden.
I gather you've heard the news.
I gather you've heard the news.
Grammar Patterns
to gather ((sth.)) to collect several things together. She gathered flowers from the garden.
to gather ((somewhere)) to come together in a group. People gathered in the square.
to gather ((that...)) to understand or believe sth. is true. I gather you've heard the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collect, assemble; Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Etymology
Etymology: From Old English 'gaderian', to bring together.
Memory Tips
Think of people 'getting together' - they gather.