gather strength

== English == === Verb === gather strength (third-person singular simple present gathers strength, present participle gathering strength, simple past and past participle gathered strength) To build up the motivation to do something difficult. To become more effective. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “gather strength”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present. “gather momentum/strength”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. “gather (up) strength/courage”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present. “gather your strength​/​courage​/​energy​/​wits” (US) / “gather your strength​/​courage​/​energy​/​wits” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.