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Gathered

Verb / ˈgæðɜ:d / Another word for gathered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to come together, to collect, or to assemble something

Synonyms & similar words

assemble foregather accumulate tuck spread garner forgather ungathered gather cumulate gain collected pucker conglomerate meet uncollected amass collect assembled collected accumulated amassed congregated massed pooled mustered herded harvested picked plucked reaped garnered stockpiled hoarded saved stored

Synonyms by register

Formal

assembled collected amassed congregated

Informal

got together huddled bunched up

Literary

conflated amalgamated aggregated

Antonyms

dispersed scattered separated divided unconnected individual

Common collocations

  • gathered data
  • gathered information
  • gathered momentum
  • gathered speed
  • gathered around
  • gathered strength
  • gathered dust
  • gathered flowers

Word family

noun gathering
verb gather
adjective gathered
adverb gatheredly

Usage note

The word 'gathered' can refer to physical assembly or the accumulation of abstract things like information or momentum. Ensure the context clearly indicates which meaning is intended.

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Example sentences

  1. I gathered some flowers for my mom's birthday.
  2. We gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows.
  3. The farmers gathered the crops before the storm arrived.
  4. He gathered all his courage and spoke up.
  5. The students gathered in the schoolyard for the assembly.

Quotes

  • We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we respect, trust, and care for each other.
  • Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

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