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gather

verb/ɐʒũˈtaɾ/high

a·jun·tar

Definitions

1To bring together; to collect or assemble.
She gathered the children for story time.
Gather your belongings before we leave.
Common collocations
gather informationgather evidencegather one's thoughts
2To gradually collect or acquire a quantity of something.
He accumulated a vast library over the years.
Dust had accumulated on the shelves.
Common collocations
accumulate wealthaccumulate experience

Etymology

Do latim 'adiunctare', frequentativo de 'adiungere' (juntar, unir).

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