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gathered rosebuds

gathered rosebuds is the simple past and past participle of gather rosebuds.

Meaning of gather rosebuds

Verb

gather rosebuds (third-person singular simple present gathers rosebuds, present participle gathering rosebuds, simple past and past participle gathered rosebuds)

  1. (idiomatic) To enjoy life's immediate pleasures; to behave in a relaxed, carefree manner.
    • Pottleby: I like to see young people enjoying their youth—gathering rosebuds.1890, Louis Napoleon Parker, St. George and the Dragon, Act 1, p. 2 (Google books)

Questions about gathered rosebuds

What is gathered rosebuds the simple past and past participle of?
Gathered rosebuds is the simple past and past participle of gather rosebuds.

Words near gathered rosebuds in the dictionary

  1. gathered
  2. gathered dust
  3. gathered oneself
  4. gathered oneself together
  5. gathered pace
  6. gathered rosebuds
  7. gathered speed
  8. gathered steam
  9. gathered strength
  10. gathered up
  11. gathered up one's courage

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