gathered strength

A form of gather strength — To build up the motivation to do something difficult.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of gather strength
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gathered strength,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gathered%20strength.

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