GATHER

Assemble or get together

Example: "Gather some stones"

Collect in one place

Example: "We assembled in the church basement"

Increase in amount by collecting or gathering

Example: "Journals are accumulating in my office"

Conclude from evidence

Example: "I gather you have not done your homework"

Draw together into folds or puckers

Get people together

Example: "Assemble your colleagues"

Draw and bring closer

Example: "She gathered her shawl around her shoulders"

Look for (food) in nature

Example: "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the fall"

Increase or develop

Example: "The peace movement gained momentum"