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Synonyms of glean

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Another word for glean is lease. Other synonyms of glean are extract, learn, wring, clean and cleaning.

Synonyms and similar words for glean

verbTo collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main...

verbTo gather (something, now chiefly something intangible such as experience or information) in small...

nounThe afterbirth or placenta of an animal, especially a cow or sheep.

Meaning of glean

  1. verb To collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.
  2. verb To gather (something, now chiefly something intangible such as experience or information) in small amounts over a period of time, often with some difficulty; to scrape together.
  3. verb To take away (someone's) possessions; to strip (someone) bare.

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Questions about synonyms of glean

What is another word for glean?
Glean has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lease, extract, learn, wring, clean and cleaning.
What does glean mean?
Glean means to collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.

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