Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gather up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.24 in modern English

Syllables
gath-er up
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To gather, assemble or collect, usually into a group or mass.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

gathers up (present, singular) gathering up (participle, present) gathered up (participle, past) gathered up (past)

Phrases

gather up one's courage

Synonyms

forgather pick up lift up collect call for

Questions

What does gather up mean?
To gather, assemble or collect, usually into a group or mass.

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