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gathered

Pronunciation: [ˈɡæðərd]

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Learn how to use gathered in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “collecting”

(verb) to come together or to bring people or things into one place. It's like when friends come together for a party or when you put your toys in one box.

Example

We gathered all the kids for the birthday party.

Example

They didn't gather enough items for the charity drive.

Example

Did you gather all your homework before leaving the classroom?

Context: “understanding”

(verb) to come to understand something or to learn from what you hear or see. This happens when you listen to a story and understand what it means.

Example

She gathered important information from the meeting.

Example

He didn't gather any useful facts from the confusing lecture.

Example

What did you gather from the book you read?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to bring together one’s feelings or strength. It's like when you take a deep breath to feel braver before doing something scary.

Example

He gathered his courage and spoke in front of the class.

Example

She couldn't gather her thoughts before answering the question.

Example

How can you gather your strength to try something new?

How to pronounce gathered

Pronunciation: [ˈɡæðərd]

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