collect

US /kəˈlekt/
UK /kəˈlekt/
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1.

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

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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.
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gatheraccumulateamasshoardcompile
2.

go and get (someone or something)

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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.
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pick upfetchretrieve
3.

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

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The charity aims to collect donations for the homeless.
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The company will collect payment upon delivery.
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raiselevyexactdemandreceive
1.

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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