Gather from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡæðɝ/ /ˈfɹəm

GATH-er frum

UK

ɡˈæðɐ/ /fɹˈɒm

gath-UH from

Definition

To understand, guess, or deduce something based on information or evidence given; to draw a conclusion from what is provided.

Usage & Nuances

'Gather from' is often used to introduce a conclusion or assumption based on clues (e.g., 'I gather from your tone that you're upset'). It's semi-formal and can sound thoughtful or diplomatic. Do not confuse it with 'gather' meaning to collect things physically.

• Spanish: deducir de - entender por
• Portuguese (BR): deduzir de - entender por
• Portuguese (PT): deduzir de - perceber por
• Chinese (Simplified): 从...得知 - 从...推断
• Chinese (Traditional): 從...得知 - 從...推斷
• Hindi: से समझना - से अंदाज़ा लगाना
• Arabic: يستنتج من - يفهم من
• Bengali: থেকে বোঝা - থেকে অনুমান করা
• Russian: сделать вывод из - понять из
• Japanese: 〜から察する - 〜からわかる
• Vietnamese: rút ra từ - hiểu từ
• Korean: ~에서 알다 - ~에서 추론하다
• Turkish: -den anlamak - -den çıkarmak
• Urdu: سے اندازہ لگانا - سے سمجھنا
• Indonesian: menyimpulkan dari - memahami dari

Example Sentences

I gather from your face that you are happy.

basic

We can gather from the data that sales increased.

basic

He gathered from their conversation that they were old friends.

basic

So, if I gather from what you're saying, you want to quit your job?

natural

I gather from the silence that nobody disagrees.

natural

You can gather from his comments that he doesn't support the plan.

natural