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gather

/ˈɡæðər/
gath · er ˈɡæð · ər
English Definition
v. to collect or bring together
中文释义
收集,聚集
Significado en Español
reunir, recoger
한국어 뜻
모으다, 수집하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thu thập, tập hợp
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Example Sentence

We gathered around the fireplace to talk.

我们围坐在壁炉旁聊天。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “gather”:

  1. A scatter
  2. B disband
  3. C assemble
  4. D disperse
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C — assemble. “gather” means v. to collect or bring together

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In autumn, the busy squirrels ______ nuts for the long, cold winter.

  1. A scatter
  2. B gather
  3. C waste
  4. D drop
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B — gather. “gather” means v. to collect or bring together

Common questions about “gather”

What does “gather” mean?

gather — v. to collect or bring together. In Chinese: 收集,聚集.

How do you pronounce “gather”?

gather is pronounced /ˈɡæðər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: gath · er.

How do you use “gather” in a sentence?

We gathered around the fireplace to talk. (我们围坐在壁炉旁聊天。)

What are synonyms for “gather”?

collect, assemble, accumulate — all close in meaning to gather (v. to collect or bring together).

Is “gather” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. gather appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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