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