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Common collocations with gathering in American Collocation

gathering noun

US /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.