Definitions and Examples of collect, withhold
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To bring things together and keep them in one place.
Example
She likes to collect stamps from all over the world.
To refuse to give something that is due or expected.
Example
The company decided to withhold bonuses this year due to financial difficulties.
Key Differences: collect vs withhold
- 1Collect implies bringing things together and keeping them in one place, while dispensate means to distribute or give out something.
- 2Withhold means to refuse to give something that is due or expected, while dispensate means to distribute or give out something.
Effective Usage of collect, withhold
- 1Business: Use dispensate when referring to distributing goods or services to customers.
- 2Legal: Use withhold when referring to holding back information or evidence in a legal case.
- 3Personal: Use collect when referring to gathering items as a hobby or interest.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of dispensate are collect and withhold. Use collect when referring to gathering items as a hobby or interest, and withhold when referring to holding back information or evidence in a legal case. Use dispensate when referring to distributing goods or services to customers.
