How Do You Spell FOREGATHER?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːɡaðə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "foregather" follows the phonetic transcription /fɔːˈɡæðə/. The word is pronounced with a long "o" as in "more", followed by a short "a" as in "cat", and a voiced "th" sound as in "father". The final syllable ends with a schwa sound represented by the letters "er". "Foregather" means to assemble or gather together. This word is often used in literary or formal contexts and may not be a common term in everyday conversation.

FOREGATHER Meaning and Definition

1. Foregather is a verb that refers to the act of assembling, gathering, or coming together in a group or meeting. It can also be defined as the process of congregating or convening with a group of people for a common purpose. The term is often used interchangeably with "gather" or "assemble," but with a specific emphasis on the coming together of individuals.

   Foregathering can take place in a variety of settings, such as social events, business meetings, conferences, or community gatherings. It involves the act of physically or metaphorically uniting people in a common location or situation. This term implies a deliberate action or intention to gather, rather than a haphazard collection of individuals.

   Furthermore, foregather can also describe the process of joining or merging with others for mutual support or interaction. Additionally, it can refer to the act of meeting or encountering someone unexpectedly or by chance, often leading to a conversation or interaction.

   Overall, foregather encapsulates the concept of people intentionally or coincidentally coming together physically or metaphorically for various purposes, whether it be for social, professional, or personal reasons.

Common Misspellings for FOREGATHER

• doregather
• coregather
• voregather

Etymology of FOREGATHER

The word "foregather" is derived from the combination of the prefix "fore-" and the verb "gather".

1. "Fore-" is a prefix that typically means "before" or "in front of". It comes from the Old English word "fore", which has the same meaning. Over time, "fore-" has become a relatively common prefix in English, used to convey the sense of something happening ahead of time or preceding something else.

2. "Gather" is a verb that means to bring things or people together or to assemble. It originates from the Old English word "gaderian", which also meant to collect or bring together.

When these two elements are combined, "foregather" is formed, which means to come together or assemble beforehand or in advance. It implies a gathering or meeting taking place before a certain event or situation.

Similar spelling words for FOREGATHER

• forefather,
• forgather.

Conjugate verb Foregather

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have foregathered

you would have foregathered

he/she/it would have foregathered

we would have foregathered

they would have foregathered

I would have foregather

you would have foregather

he/she/it would have foregather

we would have foregather

they would have foregather

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been foregathering

you would have been foregathering

he/she/it would have been foregathering

we would have been foregathering

they would have been foregathering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would foregather

you would foregather

he/she/it would foregather

we would foregather

they would foregather

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be foregathering

you would be foregathering

he/she/it would be foregathering

we would be foregathering

they would be foregathering

FUTURE

I will foregather

you will foregather

he/she/it will foregather

we will foregather

they will foregather

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be foregathering

you will be foregathering

he/she/it will be foregathering

we will be foregathering

they will be foregathering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have foregathered

you will have foregathered

he/she/it will have foregathered

we will have foregathered

they will have foregathered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been foregathering

you will have been foregathering

he/she/it will have been foregathering

we will have been foregathering

they will have been foregathering

IMPERATIVE

you foregather

we let´s foregather

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to foregather

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was foregathering

you were foregathering

he/she/it was foregathering

we were foregathering

they were foregathering

PAST PARTICIPLE

foregathered

PAST PERFECT

I had foregathered

you had foregathered

he/she/it had foregathered

we had foregathered

they had foregathered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been foregathering

you had been foregathering

he/she/it had been foregathering

we had been foregathering

they had been foregathering

PRESENT

I foregather

you foregather

he/she/it foregathers

we foregather

they foregather

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am foregathering

you are foregathering

he/she/it is foregathering

we are foregathering

they are foregathering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

foregathering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have foregathered

you have foregathered

he/she/it has foregathered

we have foregathered

they have foregathered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been foregathering

you have been foregathering

he/she/it has been foregathering

we have been foregathering

they have been foregathering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it foregather

SIMPLE PAST

I foregathered

you foregathered

he/she/it foregathered

we foregathered

they foregathered