Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with gathering in American Collocation
gathering
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ˈɡæð(ə)rɪŋ/
of important people
distinguished
important
prestigious
Dr Davies has been invited to speak at a number of prestigious gatherings.
of different types of people
international
local
national
public
Trafalgar Square is used for many public gatherings.
large
big
huge
large
largest-ever
mass
At mass gatherings, such as musical or sporting events, provision of medical services is essential.
small
intimate
select
small
This room is also suitable for more intimate gatherings.
happening for a particular reason
celebratory
farewell
political
religious
social
A farewell gathering was held in the hall.
informal and enjoyable
convivial
festive
impromptu
informal
It’s a very informal gathering over a sandwich lunch.
happening at regular times
regular
annual, weekly, etc
We also organise monthly social gatherings.
church
clan
community
family
youth
They weren’t invited to family gatherings.
organize a gathering
arrange
convene
hold
host
organize
Two or three social gatherings are arranged each year.
be present at a gathering
attend
be at
be invited to
come to
go to
participate in
50,000 persons attended the various gatherings.
give a speech at a gathering
address
speak at
speak to
tell (that)
He told the gathering that everyone must play a part.
believers
clan(s)
experts
friends
leaders
musicians
people
scholars
I am delighted to address such a distinguished gathering of people.