foregather

Come together socially

Foregather means to assemble or meet, especially by arrangement or prior agreement.

The word is formal and old-fashioned, more common in Scottish and literary contexts: The clan would foregather at the castle each autumn.

Also spelled forgather.

gathering

congregate

Gather as a group

converge · convoke · summon · muster · rally · rendezvous · tryst · join · unite · collect

socialize

mingle

Interact socially with others

network · commune · mix · consort · associate · keep company · rub elbows · chitchat · banter · camaraderie

reunion

homecoming

Returning to one's origin

reminisce · catch-up · rekindle · alumni · classmates · old friends · anniversary · nostalgia · memories · bonding

Opposites
assembly and gathering

foregatherdisperse

Cause to spread apart

scatter · disband · part · separate · disseminate

Family

gather, together, gathering, gathered, gathers, congregation, gatherer, gatherers, regather

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