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to collect
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to gather together things from different places or people
Transitive: to collect sth
Example
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.
02
to gather payments owed by individuals or entities
Transitive: to collect payments
Example
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.
03
to get and keep interesting or valuable items of a particular kind as a pastime
Transitive: to collect particular items
Example
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.
04
to assemble into a unified body or gathering
Intransitive: to collect somewhere
Example
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.
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to gather contributions from individuals or organizations for a charitable cause or purpose
Transitive: to collect contributions
Example
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.
06
make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
07
to go and get something that belongs to one or is ready for one
Transitive: to collect sth
Example
You can collect your luggage over there.
She went to collect her package from the mailroom.
He will collect his prescription from the pharmacy.
collect
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payable by the recipient on delivery
Collect
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a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
