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to come near; to let someone approach
to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather
to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate
to let someone drop by
to add (numbers)
to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)
to rely upon for a time; to depend on
to use as a pretext
to put aside
to press; to push; to force
to include; to welcome (in a group); to let in
風が落ち葉を道の端に寄せていた。
The wind was blowing fallen leaves to the side of the road.
彼女に大きな期待を寄せている。
I have high expectations for her.
波が静かに岸に寄せてきて足を濡らした。
Waves are quietly coming to the shore.