collect

1 of 3

noun

col·lect ˈkä-likt How to pronounce collect (audio)

also -ˌlekt

: a short prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion

specifically, often capitalized : one preceding the eucharistic Epistle and varying with the day

: collection

collect

2 of 3

verb

col·lect kə-ˈlekt How to pronounce collect (audio)

collected; collecting; collects

transitive verb

: to bring together into one body or place

: to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources

collect taxes

: to gather an accumulation of (objects) especially as a hobby

collects stamps

: infer, deduce

: to gain or regain control of

collect his thoughts

: to claim as due and receive payment for

: to get and bring with one

specifically : pick up

went to collect her at the train station

intransitive verb

: to come together in a band, group, or mass : gather

: to collect objects

: to receive payment

collecting on the insurance

collect

3 of 3

adverb or adjective

col·lect kə-ˈlekt How to pronounce collect (audio)

: to be paid for by the receiver

Example Sentences

Verb They hope to collect over 1,000 signatures on the petition. He collected stories from all over the world. They collected information about the community. We collected soil samples from several areas on the site. We collected our baggage from the baggage claim at the airport. I left my suit at the cleaners and I have to collect it today. She enjoys collecting antique teapots. He has an impressive stamp collection, though he has been collecting for only a few years. I took a minute to collect my thoughts. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Most apps on your phone collect info to learn more about you.

Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 Our blood helps nourish developing eggs, and our objects and architecture collect standing water, giving the insects a perfect spot in which to breed their young.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 Beginning in June, biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game collect otoliths from fish caught in both the Gulf of Alaska and the Copper River.

Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 30 July 2022 After a seller accepts a buyer’s offer, attorneys (known as solicitors) on either side collect documents including proof of funds and conduct a range of property searches.

Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Divots in the dome’s surface collect rainwater to create vernal pools, which are home to fairy shrimp, tiny translucent freshwater crustaceans.

Outside Online, 17 June 2021 Help park staff collect litter in and around Big Bone Creek or help Sierra Club with trail maintenance.

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Apr. 2022 This act lets the FDA collect fees from companies that produce certain drugs and biological products for humans.

Sneha Dave, STAT, 20 Mar. 2022 So what has this campaign done over the past seven months besides collect signatures?

Jena Mcgregor, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2021

Verb

Contestants are required to turn in their quarry at set checkpoints, where contest officials collect the snakes and make sure they were killed properly.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Cherepnya eventually remembered Roman’s instructions — to collect his things and give them to his brother.

Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Carmen Winant’s practice is rooted in precision and perseverance to collect images and explore different collage techniques to convey issues related to feminist theories and practices.

Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Sorare, which was founded in Paris in 2018 by CEO Nicolas Julia and CTO Adrien Montfort, allows players to collect and trade digital NFT cards.

Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Now players can activate our Caesars Kansas promo code CLEFULL to collect a $1,250 bet on Caesars and more.

Xl Media, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 Homicide detectives were working to collect evidence at the scene and find witnesses.

David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Once the Orion reaches the moon, the spacecraft will stay in orbit for about six days to collect data and allow mission controllers to test the spacecraft's performance.

Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022 Companion legislation also approved by the Senate would require the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and distribute data on recycling and composting rates across the country.

WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022

Adverb or adjective

The octogenarian monetarist, who knew the value a dollar from all angles, would phone back collect.

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English collecte, collet, borrowed from Anglo-French collecte, borrowed from Medieval Latin collēcta, perhaps going back to Late Latin, in sense "gathering place, assembly" (assuming the original reference was to ōrātiō ad collēctam, a prayer recited at the congregation's gathering place), going back to Latin, feminine of collēctus, past participle of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate" — more at collect entry 2

Verb

Middle English collecten "to accumulate, infer, calculate," borrowed from Anglo-French collecter, borrowed from Latin collēctus, past participle of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate, pull (oneself) together," from col-, assimilated variant of com- com- + legere "to gather by picking or plucking, select, choose" — more at legend

Adverb or adjective

derivative of collect entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1563, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adverb Or Adjective

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

collect

verb

col·lect kə-ˈlekt How to pronounce collect (audio)

collected; collecting

: to gather from a number of sources

collect stamps

She collected stories from all over the world.

: to receive payment for

Our landlord is here to collect the rent money.

: to bring or come together into one body or place

Our teacher collected our homework papers.

: to gain or regain control of

After losing my way, I had to stop and collect my thoughts.

: to increase in amount

Dust collected on the furniture.

: to get and bring

He collected his easel … and set it up …

Richard Peck, A Year Down Yonder

collect 1 of 2

verb

as in to contain

to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

contain
compose
calm
re-collect
control
restrain
settle
recover
hold back
still
rally
lull
soothe
quiet
tranquilize
tranquillize

as in to accumulate

to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass dust has been collecting under my bed for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

accumulate
gather
amass
mass
concentrate
accrete
conglomerate
build up
pile (up)
drift
clump
lump
stack (up)
agglutinate
bank
ridge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disperse
scatter
dissipate

as in to compile

to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines

Synonyms & Similar Words

compile
gather
anthologize
assemble
accumulate
amass
edit
collate
revise
rework
group
redact
redraft
revamp
reedit
recompile

as in to gather

to bring together in one body or place she collects antique silverware

Synonyms & Similar Words

gather
assemble
amass
accumulate
garner
group
corral
combine
pack
congregate
concentrate
lump
join
round up
get together
organize
constellate
pile
arrange
stack
unite
pick up
compile
muster
ball
collate
bunch
raise
batch
connect
merge
cluster
bulk (up)
rally
systematize
band
heap
pool
swarm
flock
huddle
brigade
herd
link
regroup
archive
hive
press
throng
re-collect
regather
scrape (up or together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disperse
scatter
send
dispel
dissipate
separate
dissolve
split (up)
dismiss
disintegrate
sever
break up
disband

as in to meet

to come together into one body or place a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon

Synonyms & Similar Words

gather
meet
assemble
converge
rendezvous
convene
congregate
join
cluster
concentrate
get together
merge
conglomerate
consolidate
cooperate
collaborate
forgather
concenter
foregather
couple
federate
club
unite
confederate
associate
affiliate
reassemble
caucus
ally
gang up
consort
conjoin
reconvene
regather
remeet
band (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disperse
leave
split (up)
disband
break up
depart
take off
dissociate
disunite
disjoin

collect

2 of 2

noun

as in thanksgiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

thanksgiving
invocation
begging
soliciting
prayer
request
grace
petition
requiescat
orison
litany
imploring
pleading
appeal
beseeching
vespers
entreaty
suit
supplication
matins
evensong

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of collect are assemble, congregate, and gather. While all these words mean "to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit," collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement.

collected books on gardening

The synonyms assemble and collect are sometimes interchangeable, but assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose.

experts assembled for a conference

In some situations, the words congregate and collect are roughly equivalent. However, congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle.

congregating under a shelter

Although the words gather and collect have much in common, gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state.

a crowd quickly gathered

单词	collect
释义	collect 1 of 3 noun col·lect ˈkä-likt also -ˌlekt 1 : a short prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion specifically, often capitalized : one preceding the eucharistic Epistle and varying with the day 2 : collection collect 2 of 3 verb col·lect kə-ˈlekt collected; collecting; collects transitive verb 1 a : to bring together into one body or place b : to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources collect taxes c : to gather an accumulation of (objects) especially as a hobby collects stamps 2 : infer, deduce 3 : to gain or regain control of collect his thoughts 4 : to claim as due and receive payment for 5 : to get and bring with one specifically : pick up went to collect her at the train station intransitive verb 1 : to come together in a band, group, or mass : gather 2 a : to collect objects b : to receive payment collecting on the insurance collect 3 of 3 adverb or adjective col·lect kə-ˈlekt : to be paid for by the receiver Synonyms Verb calm compose contain control re-collect settle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They hope to collect over 1,000 signatures on the petition. He collected stories from all over the world. They collected information about the community. We collected soil samples from several areas on the site. We collected our baggage from the baggage claim at the airport. I left my suit at the cleaners and I have to collect it today. She enjoys collecting antique teapots. He has an impressive stamp collection, though he has been collecting for only a few years. I took a minute to collect my thoughts. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Most apps on your phone collect info to learn more about you. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 Our blood helps nourish developing eggs, and our objects and architecture collect standing water, giving the insects a perfect spot in which to breed their young. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 Beginning in June, biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game collect otoliths from fish caught in both the Gulf of Alaska and the Copper River. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 30 July 2022 After a seller accepts a buyer’s offer, attorneys (known as solicitors) on either side collect documents including proof of funds and conduct a range of property searches. Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Divots in the dome’s surface collect rainwater to create vernal pools, which are home to fairy shrimp, tiny translucent freshwater crustaceans. Outside Online, 17 June 2021 Help park staff collect litter in and around Big Bone Creek or help Sierra Club with trail maintenance. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Apr. 2022 This act lets the FDA collect fees from companies that produce certain drugs and biological products for humans. Sneha Dave, STAT, 20 Mar. 2022 So what has this campaign done over the past seven months besides collect signatures? Jena Mcgregor, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2021 Verb Contestants are required to turn in their quarry at set checkpoints, where contest officials collect the snakes and make sure they were killed properly. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Cherepnya eventually remembered Roman’s instructions — to collect his things and give them to his brother. Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Carmen Winant’s practice is rooted in precision and perseverance to collect images and explore different collage techniques to convey issues related to feminist theories and practices. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Sorare, which was founded in Paris in 2018 by CEO Nicolas Julia and CTO Adrien Montfort, allows players to collect and trade digital NFT cards. Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Now players can activate our Caesars Kansas promo code CLEFULL to collect a $1,250 bet on Caesars and more. Xl Media, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 Homicide detectives were working to collect evidence at the scene and find witnesses. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Once the Orion reaches the moon, the spacecraft will stay in orbit for about six days to collect data and allow mission controllers to test the spacecraft's performance. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022 Companion legislation also approved by the Senate would require the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and distribute data on recycling and composting rates across the country. WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Adverb or adjective The octogenarian monetarist, who knew the value a dollar from all angles, would phone back collect. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English collecte, collet, borrowed from Anglo-French collecte, borrowed from Medieval Latin collēcta, perhaps going back to Late Latin, in sense "gathering place, assembly" (assuming the original reference was to ōrātiō ad collēctam, a prayer recited at the congregation's gathering place), going back to Latin, feminine of collēctus, past participle of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate" — more at collect entry 2 Verb Middle English collecten "to accumulate, infer, calculate," borrowed from Anglo-French collecter, borrowed from Latin collēctus, past participle of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate, pull (oneself) together," from col-, assimilated variant of com- com- + legere "to gather by picking or plucking, select, choose" — more at legend Adverb or adjective derivative of collect entry 2 First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1563, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Adverb Or Adjective 1893, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing collect re-collect collect up re-collect collect up Kids Definition collect verb col·lect kə-ˈlekt collected; collecting 1 : to gather from a number of sources collect stamps She collected stories from all over the world. 2 : to receive payment for Our landlord is here to collect the rent money. 3 : to bring or come together into one body or place Our teacher collected our homework papers. 4 : to gain or regain control of After losing my way, I had to stop and collect my thoughts. 5 : to increase in amount Dust collected on the furniture. 6 : to get and bring He collected his easel … and set it up … Richard Peck, A Year Down Yonder collect 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to contain to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contain compose calm re-collect control restrain settle recover hold back still rally lull soothe quiet tranquilize tranquillize 2 as in to accumulate to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass dust has been collecting under my bed for years Synonyms & Similar Words accumulate gather amass mass concentrate accrete conglomerate build up pile (up) drift clump lump stack (up) agglutinate bank ridge Antonyms & Near Antonyms disperse scatter dissipate 3 as in to compile to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines Synonyms & Similar Words compile gather anthologize assemble accumulate amass edit collate revise rework group redact redraft revamp reedit recompile 4 as in to gather to bring together in one body or place she collects antique silverware Synonyms & Similar Words gather assemble amass accumulate garner group corral combine pack congregate concentrate lump join round up get together organize constellate pile arrange stack unite pick up compile muster ball collate bunch raise batch connect merge cluster bulk (up) rally systematize band heap pool swarm flock huddle brigade herd link regroup archive hive press throng re-collect regather scrape (up or together) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disperse scatter send dispel dissipate separate dissolve split (up) dismiss disintegrate sever break up disband See More 5 as in to meet to come together into one body or place a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon Synonyms & Similar Words gather meet assemble converge rendezvous convene congregate join cluster concentrate get together merge conglomerate consolidate cooperate collaborate forgather concenter foregather couple federate club unite confederate associate affiliate reassemble caucus ally gang up consort conjoin reconvene regather remeet band (together) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disperse leave split (up) disband break up depart take off dissociate disunite disjoin See More collect 2 of 2 noun as in thanksgiving Synonyms & Similar Words thanksgiving invocation begging soliciting prayer request grace petition requiescat orison litany imploring pleading appeal beseeching vespers entreaty suit supplication matins evensong Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of collect are assemble, congregate, and gather. While all these words mean "to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit," collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement. collected books on gardening The synonyms assemble and collect are sometimes interchangeable, but assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose. experts assembled for a conference In some situations, the words congregate and collect are roughly equivalent. However, congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle. congregating under a shelter Although the words gather and collect have much in common, gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state. a crowd quickly gathered
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