Meaning of the word collect in English

What does collect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

collect

US /kəˈlekt/

UK /kəˈlekt/

gather together (things, typically when scattered or from various sources)

Example:

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She likes to collect stamps from different countries.

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We need to collect all the data before making a decision.

Synonym:

gather accumulate amass hoard compile

go and get (someone or something)

Example:

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Can you collect the children from school today?

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I need to collect my parcel from the post office.

Synonym:

pick up fetch retrieve

receive (money) for a particular purpose or as a payment

Example:

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The charity aims to collect donations for the homeless.

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The company will collect payment upon delivery.

Synonym:

raise levy exact demand receive

a prayer in some Christian churches, typically a short, general prayer assigned to a particular day or occasion.

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The priest read the collect for the day.

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The service concluded with a final collect.

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