Close and Gather

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Close

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.
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Gather and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gather" instead a verb "Close".
Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Gather

Gather verb - To bring together in one body or place.
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Close and gather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead a verb "Gather".
Nearby Words: gathering, gathered, gatherer

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powers close powers gather powers

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  • Public Bathhouse Scene This is because the sento owner was about to close the baths down, so said Obake invaded the nearby homes to help her gather money.
    Source: Public Bathhouse Scene
  • Comes close to happening in "The Time of the Doctor", where, like in "The Pandorica Opens", various races gather round the planet Trenzalore to restart the Time War if the Time Lords return.
    Source: Enemy Mine / Live-Action TV
  • Disturbed Doves In Shadow of the Colossus, doves gradually gather around Mono's altar; they will fly away if you get too close (or shoot arrows at them).
    Source: Disturbed Doves
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