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foregather

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //fɔːrˈɡæðər//

KK: /fɔrˈɡæðər/

verb
Definition

To come together or gather in a group, especially after being apart for a while.


Example

The friends decided to foregather at the park for a picnic.


Tense Forms

Past: foregathered

Past Participle: foregathered


Conversation
Sloth A
Are we still planning to foregather at the park this weekend?
Sloth B
Definitely! I think it will be a great way to catch up.
Sloth A
I can't wait to see everyone and foregather for some fun.
Sloth B
Yeah, it's been too long since we've all hung out together!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assemble
convene
gather
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
separate
Root Explanation

Foregather → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before or in front of) and "gather" (from Old English "gaderian", meaning to bring together). The word "foregather" means to come together or assemble in advance or beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of gathering together 'before' ('fore-') an event — that's what foregather means.

Visually Confused Words
forgather
regather
pregather
feather
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