gather strength
gather strength · gathers strength · gathered strength · gathering strength
To build up the motivation to do something difficultTo build up the motivation to do something difficult.
» Let's sit down to gather strength.
Meaning
2 sensesTo build up the motivation to do something difficult.
To become more effective.
The campaign's strategy is gathering strength.
Examples
2 sentencesLet's sit down to gather strength.
The typhoon gathered strength.
ruТайфун набрал силу.
Translations
1 languagesForms
gathers strength, gathering strength, gathered strength, gathered strength| Base form | gather strength · to gather strength |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | gathers strength |
| Present participle | gathering strength |
| Past simple | gathered strength |
| Past participle | gathered strength |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle