gather

the act of gathering something

draw and bring closer

“she gathered her shawl around her shoulders”

look for (food) in nature

“Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall”

collect in one place

“Let's gather in the dining room”

assemble or get together

“gather some stones”

increase or develop

“the car gathers speed”

get people together

“gather the close family members”

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

draw together into folds or puckers

collect or gather

conclude from evidence

“I gather you have not done your homework”