collect - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

llect

Third Person

collects

Present Participle

collecting

Past Tense

collected

Past Participle

collected

to gather together things from different places or people

transitive

The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project.
The teacher asked the students to collect data for their science project.
The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis.
The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer's market.

Synonyms:

to gather payments owed by individuals or entities

transitive

The landlord hired a collection agency to collect overdue rent payments from tenants who had fallen behind.
The utility company sent representatives to collect utility bills from residents in the neighborhood.
The tax authorities dispatched officers to collect outstanding taxes from delinquent taxpayers.
The insurance company employed agents to collect premium payments from policyholders.
The library implemented a new system to collect fines for overdue books.

Synonyms:

to get and keep interesting or valuable items of a particular kind as a pastime

transitive

He has been collecting baseball cards since he was a child and now has an impressive collection.
John collects rare stamps from around the world.
My grandmother collects porcelain dolls and has a vast display in her living room.
She enjoys collecting vintage coins as a hobby.
The museum curator collects antique artworks for the museum's collection.

to assemble into a unified body or gathering

The students collected in the auditorium for the morning assembly.
Protesters collected in the town square to voice their concerns about environmental policies.
The employees collected in the conference room for the monthly staff meeting.
Fans of the band collected outside the concert venue hours before the show.
Residents of the neighborhood collected at the community center to discuss local issues.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

to gather contributions from individuals or organizations for a charitable cause or purpose

transitive

The nonprofit organization collected donations to provide food and shelter for the homeless population.
Volunteers collected funds outside the grocery store for disaster relief efforts following the hurricane.
The charity event collected donations to support medical research and treatment for rare diseases.
The community center collected donations of clothing and blankets for families affected by the fire.
The animal shelter collected monetary donations to care for abandoned pets and provide veterinary services.

Synonyms:

make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays

to go and get something that belongs to one or is ready for one

transitive