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'gather' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'gather' with 20 example sentences.


gather noun

: sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

: the act of gathering something

gather verb

: assemble or get together

: collect in one place

: increase in amount by collecting or gathering

: conclude from evidence

: draw together into folds or puckers

: get people together

: draw and bring closer

: look for (food) in nature

: increase or develop


  • The scientists analyzed the data they had gathered.
  • They gathered nuts in the forest.
  • A rolling stone gathers no moss.
  • A crowd of people gathered to see the parade.
  • We have to gather information.
  • I'd like you to help me gather some firewood.
  • The sun worshippers are gathering on the beach.
  • She gathered the pieces of the broken dish.
  • The Knights of the Round Table gathered around the table.
  • She is gathering healing herbs.
  • Gather your things and leave.
  • They gathered around the campfire.
  • The captain ordered his men to gather at once.
  • He gathered up his things and left.
  • I gathered from his looks he was angry with me.
  • I think that Japanese students are very good at gathering knowledge.
  • Dan and his friends gathered outside the police station.
  • The novelist gathered materials for his work.
  • Dozens of students gathered there.
  • We gather here once a week.
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