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gathers rosebuds

gathers rosebuds is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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)

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What is gathers rosebuds the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gathers rosebuds is the third-person singular simple present indicative of gather rosebuds.

Words near gathers rosebuds in the dictionary

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

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