"Gather" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"gather" Definition
- [intransitive, transitive] to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
- [transitive] to bring things together that have been spread around
- [transitive] gather something to collect information from different sources
- [transitive] gather something to collect plants, fruit, etc. from a wide area
- [transitive] gather something (in) (formal or literary) to pick or cut and collect crops to be stored
- [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) to believe or understand that something is true because of information or evidence you have
- [transitive] gather something to increase in speed, force, etc.
- [intransitive] to gradually increase in number or amount
- [transitive] to pull a piece of clothing tighter to your body
- [transitive] gather something (in) to pull parts of a piece of clothing together in folds and sew them in place
- [transitive] gather somebody + adv./prep. to pull somebody towards you and put your arms around them
- [transitive] gather something/yourself to prepare yourself to do something that requires effort
- gather your breath to get your breath back after an effort
"gather" Synonyms & Antonyms
"gather" synonyms:
- accumulate,
- collect,
- amass,
- aggregate,
- assemble,
- garner,
- hoard,
- stockpile,
- store,
- accrete,
- cull,
- pick-up,
- get-together,
- put-together,
- heap-up,
- pile-up,
- round-up,
- scare-up,
- scrape-together
"gather" antonyms:
- spread,
- circulate,
- distribute,
- transmit,
- disseminate,
- scatter,
- promulgate,
- propagate,
- broadcast,
- pass-on,
- disperse,
- expand,
- deliver,
- supply,
- administer,
- dispense,
- issue,
- convey,
- present