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

单词	collecting
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 collecting verb present participle of collect 1 as in containing to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance containing composing controlling calming re-collecting restraining settling recovering holding back rallying stilling soothing tranquilizing quieting lulling tranquillizing 2 as in accumulating to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass dust has been collecting under my bed for years Synonyms & Similar Words accumulating gathering amassing concentrating accreting massing conglomerating drifting building up clumping lumping banking piling (up) stacking (up) agglutinating ridging Antonyms & Near Antonyms dispersing scattering dissipating 3 as in compiling 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 compiling gathering anthologizing assembling accumulating amassing collating editing revising grouping reworking revamping redacting reediting redrafting recompiling 4 as in assembling to bring together in one body or place she collects antique silverware Synonyms & Similar Words assembling gathering amassing accumulating grouping corralling garnering packing combining joining concentrating lumping congregating organizing piling arranging stacking getting together compiling constellating rounding up raising uniting collating connecting mustering pooling balling merging clustering rallying batching linking picking up huddling archiving herding swarming banding systematizing bunching flocking heaping bulking (up) regrouping pressing hiving thronging re-collecting brigading regathering scraping (up or together) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dispersing scattering sending separating dissipating dissolving disintegrating dispelling dismissing severing splitting (up) breaking up disbanding See More 5 as in gathering 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 gathering assembling meeting converging rendezvousing joining concentrating convening congregating clustering merging conglomerating consolidating collaborating cooperating concentering foregathering forgathering getting together federating affiliating uniting reassembling associating clubbing coupling allying consorting confederating caucusing conjoining regathering ganging up remeeting reconvening banding (together) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dispersing leaving disbanding splitting (up) breaking up departing taking off dissociating disjoining disuniting See More
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collect

noun

verb

adverb or adjective

Synonyms

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Phrases Containing collect

Kids Definition

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