Ingathering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈin-ˌga-t͟hər/ in·gath·er

Meaning & Definition of Ingathering

Ingathering (verb)

  1. to gather in
  2. assemble

Ingathering (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a body of people come together in one place

    "before an ingathering of local members of the clergy the mayor addressed some of the problems facing the city"

    similar: assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, gathering, meeting, muster
    related: company, consort, coterie, gang, pack, caucus, forum, market, panel, rally, symposium, synod, audience, gallery, grandstand, house, crowd, flock, horde, legion, multitude, press, swarm, throng, crush, mob, rabble, rabblement

Ingathering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in gathering, collecting

    similar: assembling, clustering, collecting, concentrating, congregating, gathering, agglutinating, conglomerating, unifying, uniting
    opposite: clearing out, disbanding, dispelling, dispersing, dissipating, scattering, squandering, breaking up, isolating, parting, segregating, separating, splitting (up), diffusing, disseminating, diverging, spreading

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ingathering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ingathering:

assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, gathering, meeting, muster, assembling, clustering, collecting, concentrating, congregating, agglutinating, conglomerating, unifying, uniting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ingathering

Words with the opposite meaning of Ingathering:

clearing out, disbanding, dispelling, dispersing, dissipating, scattering, squandering, breaking up, isolating, parting, segregating, separating, splitting (up), diffusing, disseminating, diverging, spreading

Related Words for Ingathering

company, consort, coterie, gang, pack, caucus, forum, market, panel, rally, symposium, synod, audience, gallery, grandstand, house, crowd, flock, horde, legion, multitude, press, swarm, throng, crush, mob, rabble, rabblement

Word Forms of Ingathering

Inflections: ingathered, ingathers

Derived words: ingathering (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Ingathering

First known use: 1557t

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingathering

What does "Ingathering" mean?

"Ingathering" means to gather in. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to gather in. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ingathering"?

Other words for "Ingathering" include assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, gathering, meeting and muster. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ingathering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ingathering"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ingathering". Common alternatives include assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, gathering, meeting, muster, assembling and clustering.

What is the opposite of "Ingathering"?

Antonyms of "Ingathering" include clearing out, disbanding, dispelling, dispersing, dissipating, scattering, squandering and breaking up.

How do you use "Ingathering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ingathering" in a sentence: "before an ingathering of local members of the clergy the mayor addressed some of the problems facing the city".

Is "Ingathering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ingathering" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ingathering"?

"Ingathering" is pronounced /ˈin-ˌga-t͟hər/ and divided into syllables as in·gath·er.

What is the origin of the word "Ingathering"?

First known use: 1557t.