glean Synonyms
glean Meaning
glean (v)
gather, as of natural products
glean (v. t.)
To gather after a reaper; to collect in scattered or fragmentary parcels, as the grain left by a reaper, or grapes left after the gathering.
To gather from (a field or vineyard) what is left.
To collect with patient and minute labor; to pick out; to obtain.
glean (v. i.)
To gather stalks or ears of grain left by reapers.
To pick up or gather anything by degrees.
glean (n.)
A collection made by gleaning.
Cleaning; afterbirth.
glean Sentence Examples
- Historians glean insights into ancient civilizations by meticulously studying artifacts and texts.
- Scientists hoped to glean valuable data from the deep-sea exploration mission.
- The archaeologist carefully gleaned information about the site's history from the excavated pottery shards.
- By observing the behavior of sea turtles, researchers were able to glean valuable knowledge about their migratory patterns.
- The investigative journalist gleaned confidential information from a whistleblower.
- The report gleaned from the survey provides valuable feedback on customer satisfaction.
- The detective gleaned clues from the crime scene that led to the arrest of the suspect.
- The researcher gleaned inspiration from historical accounts to develop a new theory.
- The artist gleaned ideas from nature to create stunning works of art.
- By carefully listening to the guest speaker, the audience gleaned a wealth of knowledge on the topic.
FAQs About the word glean
gather, as of natural productsTo gather after a reaper; to collect in scattered or fragmentary parcels, as the grain left by a reaper, or grapes left after the
reap,gather, harvest, sow, produce, ripen, grow,plant, propagate, quicken
dig, pick, dig,kill, pick, pull (up), kill, pull (up), cut, hay
Historians glean insights into ancient civilizations by meticulously studying artifacts and texts.
Scientists hoped to glean valuable data from the deep-sea exploration mission.
The archaeologist carefully gleaned information about the site's history from the excavated pottery shards.
By observing the behavior of sea turtles, researchers were able to glean valuable knowledge about their migratory patterns.
