gather to oneself

gather someone or something to oneself

to draw someone or something to oneself. The hen gathered her chicks to herself. Harry gathered the poker chips to himself.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Fletcher	FLECH-ər	English
ÁEd	-	Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
Gallchobhar	-	Irish (Rare)
Bateman	['beitmən]
Jozafat	yaw-ZAH-faht	Polish
Becca	BEK-ə	English