Phrase Hound found 17 phrases and 14 compound words that contain gather. The most common are listed below. Open gather in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 17
- gather upTo gather, assemble or collect, usually into a group or mass.
- chip and gatherA maneuver in which a player gains ground by kicking the ball high and forward, runs forward, and catches the ball as it drops back down.
- hunter-gatherTo be a hunter-gatherer; to hunt (animals) and gather (edible plants) for food.
- gather dustTo remain unused for a long period of time.
- gather paceTo start to happen more quickly; to accelerate.
- gather strengthTo build up the motivation to do something difficult.
- gather rosebudsTo enjoy life's immediate pleasures; to behave in a relaxed, carefree manner.
- gather steamTo increase in strength, popularity, or energy.
- gather oneselfTo collect oneself
- gather speedSynonym of pick up speed: To accelerate.
- gather woolAlternative form of woolgather: To daydream.
- wool-gatherTo daydream.
- gather one's thoughtsSynonym of collect one's thoughts: To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech …
- gather oneself togetherTo collect all one's powers in preparation for action.
- gather one's witsSynonym of collect one's thoughts: To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech …
- gather up one's courageSynonym of pluck up one's courage: To muster the bravery and will to do something.
- gather wayTo begin to move
Compound words 14
- togetherAt the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
- gathererA person who gathers things.
- forgatherTo assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.
- misgatherTo accumulate or assemble incorrectly.
- begatherTo gather about; gather round; assemble.
- ingatherTo collect or gather in
- gatherableCapable of being gathered or collected.
- gatheringsplural of gathering: A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
- gatherersplural of gatherer: A person who gathers things.
- foregatherAlternative form of forgather: To assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.