gather definition

1. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
2. the act of gathering something
3. assemble or get together
• examples: gather some stones
• examples: pull your thoughts together
4. conclude from evidence
• examples: I gather you have not done your homework
5. draw together into folds or puckers
6. draw and bring closer
• examples: she gathered her shawl around her shoulders
7. look for (food) in nature
• examples: Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall