Definition of collect
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
verbcollected; collecting; collects
Definition of collect (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : 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
3 : to gain or regain control of
collect his thoughts
4 : to claim as due and receive payment for
1 : to come together in a band, group, or mass : gather
2a : to collect objects
b : to receive payment
collecting on the insurance
collect
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of collect (Entry 3 of 3)
: to be paid for by the receiver
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The first known use of collect was in the 13th century
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