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gather one's thoughts
B2

to take a moment to organize one's ideas or feelings before speaking or acting.

Meanings

to take a moment to organize one's ideas or feelings before speaking or acting.

Before the meeting, she took a few minutes to gather her thoughts.

Synonyms

collect one's thoughtscompose oneselforganize one's thoughts

Antonyms

scatter one's thoughtslose focus

to calm oneself mentally and emotionally, especially after a shock or surprise.

After hearing the unexpected news, he needed some time to gather his thoughts.

Synonyms

calm downregain composuresettle one's mind

Antonyms

panicbecome agitated

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54