Gather ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Gather ( verb )

1. Collect or bring together (a number of things).
2. Assemble together.
3. Accumulate or collect over a period of time.
4. Come together in a group or crowd.
5. Come together for a specific purpose or event.

Origin:

Old english gæðrian "bring together, collect", of germanic origin; related to dutch gaatren "gather in" and german gattern.

Examples:

1. She gathered the papers together.
2. He gathered his things and left.
3. We are gathering evidence.
4. The crowd gathered in the square.
5. They gathered for a meeting.

(As a noun)

Gather ( noun )

1. Collect or bring together (a number of things).
2. Assemble together.
3. Accumulate or collect over a period of time.
4. Come together in a group or crowd.
5. Come together for a specific purpose or event.

Origin:

Old english gæðrian "bring together, collect", of germanic origin; related to dutch gaatren "gather in" and german gattern.

Examples:

1. She gathered the papers together.
2. He gathered his things and left.
3. We are gathering evidence.
4. The crowd gathered in the square.
5. They gathered for a meeting.