Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collect
verb
/kəˈlɛkt/
Definition
To gather or bring together various items or data from different sources.
Examples
- She decided to collect stamps from around the world.
- The researcher will collect data for the study next week.
- He likes to collect vintage toys as a hobby.
Meaning
The action of acquiring a group of things that are often similar or related in some way.
Synonyms
- gather
- assemble
- accumulate
- amass
- compile
