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Synonyms & Similar Words
gather
accumulate
amass
assemble
compile
aggregate
hoard
stockpile
store
save
reserve
set aside
put aside
lay aside
conserve
preserve
retain
hold
keep
pick up
fetch
retrieve
bring together
congregate
convene
meet
converge
rally
round up
muster
mobilize
organize
systematize
categorize
classify
group
sort
arrange
order
methodize
systemize
unify
merge
combine
integrate
consolidate
coordinate
centralize
Meaning of Collect
The primary meaning of the word "collect" is to gather or bring together things, people, or information from various places or sources.
Definitions
- To gather or bring together things, people, or information from various places or sources
- To come together or assemble in a place
- To pay or receive a debt, tax, or other sum of money
- To regain control of one's thoughts or emotions
Etymology of Collect
The word "collect" comes from the Latin "collectus", which is the past participle of "colligere", meaning "to gather together"
The Latin "colligere" is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "ligere" (meaning "to gather" or "to bind")
The word "collect" has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to gather or bring together"
Example Uses
- The charity will collect donations for the disaster relief effort
- She collects rare stamps from all over the world
- The company will collect data on customer purchasing habits
- The team will collect their thoughts before making a decision