collect
Collect (verb) means to gather things together, often systematically. Example: “She collects vintage postcards from flea markets.”
How to Use Collect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring things or people together, or to receive money that is due.
Word Forms
collected past tense, collect plural, collected plural, collects plural, collects singular, collect singular, collected singular, collectest singular, collectedst singular, collecteth singular
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She _____ vintage postcards from flea markets.
Etymology
From Latin colligere, "to gather together", from com- ("together") and legere ("to gather").
Related Words
Rhymes for collect
See all rhymes for collect →Frequently Asked Questions
What does “collect” mean?
The word “collect” means to gather things together, often systematically. In plain terms, to bring things or people together, or to receive money that is due.
How do you pronounce “collect”?
“Collect” is pronounced kuh-LEHKT (/kəˈlɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “collect” in a sentence?
Here is “collect” used in a sentence: “She collects vintage postcards from flea markets.”
What is another word for “collect”?
Words with a similar meaning to “collect” include gather up, secure, gather, mass, merge and coalesce.
What part of speech is “collect”?
“Collect” is a verb.
Where does the word “collect” come from?
The word “collect” comes from Latin. From Latin colligere, "to gather together", from com- ("together") and legere ("to gather").
Is “collect” a common word?
“Collect” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “collect” have?
“Collect” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to gather things together, often systematically.