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retire vs gather

gather vs retire

retire is not a noun while gather is a noun.

retire and gather both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
gather Yes No Yes No
retire (noun) gather (noun)
the act of gathering something
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
retire (verb) gather (verb)
prepare for sleep increase in amount by collecting or gathering
cause to get out increase or develop
cause to be out on a fielding play conclude from evidence
lose interest assemble or get together
pull back or move away or backward draw together into folds or puckers
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed) look for (food) in nature
break from a meeting or gathering draw and bring closer
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position collect in one place
withdraw from active participation get people together
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between retire and gather

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