collect Definition
- 1to bring things together from different places and group them
- 2to ask people for money, especially for a charity
- 3to get something from a particular place
Using collect: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collect" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She collects stamps as a hobby.
Example
The teacher collected the homework from the students.
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We need to collect data before making a decision.
collect Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with collect
Example
After the accident, it took her a few minutes to collect herself and call for help.
collect one's thoughts
to take time to think before speaking or acting
Example
He paused for a moment to collect his thoughts before answering the question.
a telephone call that is paid for by the person who receives it, rather than the person who makes it
Example
He made a collect call to his parents to let them know he arrived safely.
Origins of collect
from Latin 'collectus', past participle of 'colligere', meaning 'gather together'
Summary: collect in Brief
To 'collect' [kəˈlekt] means to bring things together from different places, ask for money, or get something from a particular place. It can refer to hobbies like stamp collecting, or tasks like collecting data. Phrases like 'collect oneself' and 'collect one's thoughts' denote calming down and thinking before acting. 'Collect call' refers to a phone call paid for by the receiver.