collect (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛkt/
Definition
To bring or gather things together in one place.
Examples
She likes to collect stamps from different countries.
Please collect your belongings before you leave.
The postman will collect the mail at 3 PM.
How to Use collect
- collect from (prepositional phrase)
- To get something from a person or place. — "I need to collect my dry cleaning from the shop."
- collect for (prepositional phrase)
- To gather money or items for a specific purpose or cause. — "They are collecting food for the homeless shelter."
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