gather

noun

1
the act of gathering something
2
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

1
increase or develop
the peace movement gained momentum
the car gathers speed
2
collect or gather
Journals are accumulating in my office
The work keeps piling up
3
conclude from evidence
I gather you have not done your homework
4
look for (food) in nature
Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
5
draw together into folds or puckers
6
draw and bring closer
she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
7
assemble or get together
gather some stones
pull your thoughts together
8
collect in one place
We assembled in the church basement
Let's gather in the dining room
9
get people together
assemble your colleagues
get together all those who are interested in the project

Also useful for “gather”:Unscrambler— Rearrange the letters in “gather”