collect

[kəˈlekt]

collect Definition

• 1. to bring things together from different places and group them
• 2. to ask people for money, especially for a charity
• 3. to 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.

• Example

  We need to collect data before making a decision.

collect Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collect

• gather
• assemble
• accumulate
• amass
• compile

Antonyms for collect

• distribute
• disperse
• scatter

Phrases with collect

• collect oneself

  to calm down and become organized after feeling confused or upset

  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.

• collect call

  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'

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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.