gather
gb/ɡˈæðɚ/ us/ɡˈæðɚ/
A2
Anglais
~ 1900
összegyűjt, összegyűlik, gyűjt, úgy veszi ki, következtet, beráncol
VERBE
A2
1
összegyűjt
A2
összegyűlik
A2
Schéma d’usage :
to gather [things/people] [together/in a place]
The teacher gathered the students in the hall.
A tanár az aulában gyűjtötte össze a diákokat.
We gathered all the documents before the meeting.
Az értekezlet előtt összegyűjtöttük az összes dokumentumot.
A crowd gathered outside the store.
She gathered her belongings and left.
Volunteers are gathering supplies for the victims.
Exemples pédagogiques
I gathered my books from the table.
Összegyűjtöttem a könyveimet az asztalról.
People gathered in the park.
Emberek gyűltek össze a parkban.
He gathered his clothes from the floor.
They gathered in front of the school.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'gather' with 'pick up'. 'Gather' often suggests bringing multiple items or people together, not just lifting something.
Sens
Bring things or people together
Collocations
gather information
|gather evidence
|gather people
|gather data
|gather resources
Synonymes
collect (More general; can refer to physical or abstract items.)
Antonymes
disperse (Means to cause to go in different directions.)
Thèmes
daily life
|organization
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Définition
To bring things or people into one place.
To bring things or people into one place or group.
VERBE
A2
2
összegyűlik
A2
Schéma d’usage :
[people/animals] gather [somewhere]
Crowds gathered to watch the parade.
Tömegek gyűltek össze, hogy megnézzék a felvonulást.
The family gathered around the table for dinner.
A család összegyűlt az asztal körül vacsorára.
Protesters gathered outside the city hall.
Birds gathered on the telephone wires.
Exemples pédagogiques
Friends gathered at my house.
A barátaim összegyűltek nálam.
People gathered in front of the shop.
Emberek gyűltek össze a bolt előtt.
Students gathered in the classroom.
Sens
Come together into a group
Collocations
crowds gather
|people gather
|supporters gather
Synonymes
assemble (Slightly more formal than 'gather'.)
Antonymes
scatter (Means to move apart in different directions.)
Thèmes
daily life
|social
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To move into one place as a group.
To come together in one place, often as a group.
VERBE
B1
3
gyűjt
A2
Schéma d’usage :
to gather [information/resources/support]
The campaign is gathering support across the country.
A kampány országszerte egyre több támogatást gyűjt.
She has been gathering information for her report.
Információkat gyűjt a jelentéséhez.
The project gathered momentum after receiving funding.
Exemples pédagogiques
I gather news from many websites.
Sok weboldalról gyűjtök híreket.
He gathers ideas for his story.
Ötleteket gyűjt a történetéhez.
They gather money for the trip.
Sens
Accumulate gradually over time
Collocations
gather support
|gather data
|gather momentum
Synonymes
accumulate (Often used for quantities or abstract things building up over time.)
Antonymes
lose (Means to no longer have something that was gained.)
Thèmes
business
|research
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To slowly get more of something over time.
To collect or accumulate something gradually over time.
VERBE
B2
4
úgy veszi ki
B2
következtet
B2
Schéma d’usage :
I gather (that) [clause]
From what I gather, they are moving to London.
Úgy veszem ki, Londonba költöznek.
I gather you're not happy with the decision.
Úgy veszem ki, nem vagy elégedett a döntéssel.
She gathers he won't be joining us tonight.
Exemples pédagogiques
I gather you are tired.
Úgy veszem ki, fáradt vagy.
From what I gather, it will rain tomorrow.
Úgy veszem ki, holnap esni fog.
I gather she is sick today.
Sens
Understand from what is known
Collocations
I gather that...
|from what I gather
Synonymes
infer (More formal; often used in academic contexts.)
Antonymes
misunderstand (Fail to understand correctly based on information given.)
Thèmes
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
|education
Définition
To think something is true because of what you know or heard.
To understand or conclude something from information you have heard or read.
VERBE
B2
5
beráncol
C1
Schéma d’usage :
to gather [fabric/material]
She gathered the fabric at the waist to create a ruffle.
Beráncolta az anyagot a deréknál, hogy fodrot hozzon létre.
The skirt is gathered at the top for fullness.
A szoknya felül beráncolt, hogy bővebb legyen.
Gather the material before attaching it to the waistband.
Exemples pédagogiques
She gathers the cloth to make it smaller.
Beráncolja az anyagot, hogy kisebb legyen.
The dress is gathered at the waist.
A ruha derékban ráncolt.
I gather the fabric with a needle.
Sens
Draw fabric into folds
Collocations
gather fabric
|gather a skirt
Synonymes
pleat (A specific type of fold, usually more structured than a gather.)
Thèmes
crafts
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Définition
To make cloth come together in small folds when sewing.
To draw cloth together with small folds using sewing or gathering stitches.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
gather
API
GB/ɡˈæðɚ/
US/ɡˈæðɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
gath - er (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (gath)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: gather
- 3rd Person Singular: gathers
- Present Participle: gathering
- Past: gathered
Famille de mots
Forms
gathers
verb
gathering
verb
gathered
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
scatter
verb B1
Expressions
from what I gather
1/fɹˈʌm wˈʌt ˈaɪ ɡˈæðɚ/
fixed phrase
Indicate belief based on what is known
Used to say you think something is true because of what you heard or read.
Exemples
- From what I gather, they're planning a big party.
- From what I gather, she won't be joining us today.
gather around
1/ɡˈæðɚ ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
Come closer around someone/thing
To come close together around someone or something.
Exemples
- The children gathered around the storyteller.
- Reporters gathered around the celebrity for photos.
gather speed
1/ɡˈæðɚ spˈid/
fixed phrase
Increase speed gradually
To start moving faster and faster.
Exemples
- The train gathered speed as it left the station.
- The bicycle gathered speed going downhill.
gather strength
1/ɡˈæðɚ stɹˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
Gradually regain energy or power
To slowly get your energy back after being weak or tired.
Exemples
- He stayed home to gather his strength before returning to work.
- She gathered her strength before making the speech.
gather up
1/ɡˈæðɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Pick up and collect items by hand
To pick up and collect things into your hands or arms.
Exemples
- She gathered up her papers and left the room.
- Please gather up all the toys before dinner.