forgather

verb

for·gath·er fȯr-ˈga-t͟hər

variants or foregather

forgathered or foregathered; forgathering or foregathering; forgathers or foregathers

Synonyms of forgather next

intransitive verb

: to come together : assemble

: to meet someone usually by chance

Examples of forgather in a Sentence

Members of the organization are planning to forgather in the city for their annual meeting. asked the townsfolk to forgather at the war monument for the Memorial Day ceremony

Word History

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Forgather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgather. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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forgather

verb

for·gath·er

variants or foregather

fȯr-ˈgat͟h-ər,

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: to come together : assemble, meet

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forgather

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