Phrase guide

gather pace

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -eɪs

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verb

Meaning 1

To start to happen more quickly; to accelerate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gather speed, pick up speed

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kiihtyä — gather pace
  • French: prendre de la vitesse — gather pace
  • Galician: apretar o paso — gather pace
  • German: an Fahrt gewinnen — gather pace
  • German: an Tempo gewinnen — gather pace
  • Polish: nabierać tempa — gather pace
  • Polish: nabrać tempa — gather pace