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Definition of collect
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
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Origin and Etymology of collect
Middle English collecte, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin collecta (short for oratio ad collectam prayer upon assembly), from Late Latin, assembly, from Latin, assemblage, from feminine of collectus
Definition of collect
transitive verb
1a : to bring together into one body or placeb : to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources collect taxesc : 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
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
2a : to collect objectsb : to receive payment collecting on the insurance
Examples of collect in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of collect from the Web
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Trail's red Jeep was parked about one block from Miglin's posh town home, collecting parking tickets, according to the Tribune report.
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An examination at Bethesda North Hospital revealed trauma consistent with a sexual assault and Mason Police Department collected evidence from the scene at the time of the incident.
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Hobby Lobby purchased the items for $1.6 million in December 2010, about a year after company founder David Green and his family began collecting ancient artifacts.
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While creditors can continue trying to collect out-of-statute debts, the McClanahans wouldn’t have faced the potential lawsuits, wage garnishment or bank account liens that can come from ignoring in-statute debt.
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The county was counting on $67.5 million to be collected through Nov. 30 via the tax on pop and other drinks.
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Riding around Brooklyn in a Rolls-Royce, Trump’s mother, Mary, collected quarters from laundry rooms in various Trump buildings.
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Torres, batting .375 since arriving from Class AAA Omaha, collected another hit and scored a run.
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To arrive at their conclusion, the OPCW interviewed local witnesses, attended autopsies, and collected bio-medical samples of deceased victims, along with samples from the environment.
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Origin and Etymology of collect
Latin collectus, past participle of colligere to collect, from com- + legere to gather — more at legend
Synonym Discussion of collect
Definition of collect
: to be paid for by the receiver
First Known Use of collect
1893
COLLECT Defined for English Language Learners
collect
playDefinition of collect for English Language Learners
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: to get (things) from different places and bring them together
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: to get (one or more things) from a place
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: to get (similar things) and bring them together as a hobby
collect
playDefinition of collect for English Language Learners
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of a telephone call : paid for by the person who is receiving the call
COLLECT Defined for Kids
collect
playDefinition of collect for Students
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
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