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gathering rosebuds

gathering rosebuds is the present participle and gerund 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 gathering rosebuds

What is gathering rosebuds the present participle and gerund of?
Gathering rosebuds is the present participle and gerund of gather rosebuds.

Words near gathering rosebuds in the dictionary

  1. Gathering of Waters
  2. gathering oneself
  3. gathering oneself together
  4. gathering pace
  5. gathering place
  6. gathering rosebuds
  7. gathering speed
  8. gathering steam
  9. gathering strength
  10. gathering up
  11. gathering up one's courage

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