gather strength

Verb

Meaning

To build up the motivation to do something difficult.

To become more effective.
The campaign's strategy is gathering strength.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

burgeon

Examples

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. Thomas Paine

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow. Thomas Paine

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death. Leonardo da Vinci

Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Patrick Henry

Close letter words and terms

gather rosebuds gather speed gather steam gather together to talk about something gather up gather way