Definitions of gather:

• noun:   the act of gathering something
• noun:   sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
• verb:   conclude from evidence

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

• verb:   look for (food) in nature

  Example: "Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall"

• verb:   draw fabric together and sew it tightly
• verb:   assemble or get together

  Example: "Gather some stones"

• verb:   collect in one place

  Example: "Let's gather in the dining room"

• verb:   get people together

  Example: "Gather the close family members"

• verb:   collect or gather
• name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #51721)