Collect
verb
To gather or accumulate something.
I collect vintage cars as a hobby.
Often appears as...
- collect data
- collect samples
verb
To go to a place and bring something back.
Please collect the children from school at 3pm.
Often appears as...
- collect someone from
- collect something from
verb
To ask for and receive payments or debts.
The charity is collecting donations for disaster victims.
Often appears as...
- collect money
- collect donations
verb
To gain control of your emotions or thoughts.
She took a deep breath to collect herself before continuing her speech.
Often appears as...
- collect yourself
- collect one's thoughts
verb
To gather or accumulate something.
I collect vintage cars as a hobby.
Often appears as...
- collect data
- collect samples
verb
To go to a place and bring something back.
Please collect the children from school at 3pm.
Often appears as...
- collect someone from
- collect something from
verb
To ask for and receive payments or debts.
The charity is collecting donations for disaster victims.
Often appears as...
- collect money
- collect donations
verb
To gain control of your emotions or thoughts.
She took a deep breath to collect herself before continuing her speech.
Often appears as...
- collect yourself
- collect one's thoughts
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Hobby Collections
Used when discussing hobbies involving gathering various items over time.
He loves to collect stamps from different countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Research
Often used in a research context where systematic gathering of information is required.
The scientists collect data on the migratory patterns of birds.
Pro Tip 3/3Accumulation Over Time
Implies that items are not gathered quickly, but rather accumulated gradually.
Over the years, he has collected a vast library of books on philosophy.
Pro Tip 1/3Hobby Collections
Used when discussing hobbies involving gathering various items over time.
He loves to collect stamps from different countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Research
Often used in a research context where systematic gathering of information is required.
The scientists collect data on the migratory patterns of birds.
Pro Tip 3/3Accumulation Over Time
Implies that items are not gathered quickly, but rather accumulated gradually.
Over the years, he has collected a vast library of books on philosophy.
Pro Tip 1/3Hobby Collections
Used when discussing hobbies involving gathering various items over time.
He loves to collect stamps from different countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Research
Often used in a research context where systematic gathering of information is required.
The scientists collect data on the migratory patterns of birds.
Pro Tip 3/3Accumulation Over Time
Implies that items are not gathered quickly, but rather accumulated gradually.
Over the years, he has collected a vast library of books on philosophy.
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Who were the Vestal...
When it's her turn to collect the water, she keeps her eyes lowered to the ground. When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger.
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How does fracking work?...
that might be happening deep beneath our feet. Fracking's biggest controversy, though, is happening above the ground. The general consensus is that burning natural gas is better for the environment than burning coal since the gas collected from fracking emits only half the carbon dioxide as coal
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The strange case of the...
The researchers hypothesized that the pregnant ewes had snacked on poisonous birth defect-causing plants. They collected the local flora and fed samples to lab rats, but struggled to replicate the effect. So they decided to directly observe the sheep
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Being Superman PIPE Taboo:...
situation is not so much the collecting part of it but it's this attempt to form his physique into the image of the superhero I say must not wind up I see I admire Superman because he's such a good man he is handsome and he helped people
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
feed on Deborah's collected on the ground recycling dead waste which becomes new soil making them vital for the Savannah ecosystem the open grasslands of Africa are one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth they support millions of
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Ants Battle to Protect...
Some canopy caterpillars are not killed, but farmed by the ants. They exude a sugary secretion that the ants collect. In return, the ants mount a guard to protect the caterpillar wherever it goes.
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What forgiveness can...
Kibera I taught myself how to read from collecting scraps of newspapers from the trash my only schooling was life hard lessons that I learned on the street as a
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Sir David Attenborough...
precious new hatchlings are also given a helping hand any that emerged during the day are collected to be released safely back to the sea away from hungry birds
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
I got an idea to collect used books and help the poorest children. I created a book bank at the age of 11. But I did not stop. Later on, I cofounded
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Incredible Orangutan...
about this complex treetop world she must learn how to collect ants and termites
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Who were the Vestal...
When it's her turn to collect the water, she keeps her eyes lowered to the ground. When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger.
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
that might be happening deep beneath our feet. Fracking's biggest controversy, though, is happening above the ground. The general consensus is that burning natural gas is better for the environment than burning coal since the gas collected from fracking emits only half the carbon dioxide as coal
Video examples
The strange case of the...
The researchers hypothesized that the pregnant ewes had snacked on poisonous birth defect-causing plants. They collected the local flora and fed samples to lab rats, but struggled to replicate the effect. So they decided to directly observe the sheep
Video examples
Being Superman PIPE Taboo:...
situation is not so much the collecting part of it but it's this attempt to form his physique into the image of the superhero I say must not wind up I see I admire Superman because he's such a good man he is handsome and he helped people
Video examples
Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
feed on Deborah's collected on the ground recycling dead waste which becomes new soil making them vital for the Savannah ecosystem the open grasslands of Africa are one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth they support millions of
Video examples
Ants Battle to Protect...
Some canopy caterpillars are not killed, but farmed by the ants. They exude a sugary secretion that the ants collect. In return, the ants mount a guard to protect the caterpillar wherever it goes.
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
Kibera I taught myself how to read from collecting scraps of newspapers from the trash my only schooling was life hard lessons that I learned on the street as a
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
precious new hatchlings are also given a helping hand any that emerged during the day are collected to be released safely back to the sea away from hungry birds
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
I got an idea to collect used books and help the poorest children. I created a book bank at the age of 11. But I did not stop. Later on, I cofounded
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
about this complex treetop world she must learn how to collect ants and termites
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Geoff Johns
American Writer
I like collecting comics, I like buying comics, I like looking at comics, but I also read comics on digital readers, so any way people read comics is fine with me. Digital is just helping people who might not necessarily have access to comics help them; that's great.
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Jay-Z
American Musician
I collect art, and I drink wine... things that I like that I had never been exposed to. But I never said, 'I'm going to buy art to impress this crowd.' That's just ridiculous to me. I don't live my life like that, because how could you be happy with yourself?
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Milton Friedman
American Economist
The most important ways in which I think the Internet will affect the big issue is that it will make it more difficult for government to collect taxes.
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Inzamam-ul-Haq
Pakistani Coach
We have to keep our feet on ground, stay humble, and collect all praise, well-wishes, and prayers because these will help us in future.
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Johnny Gargano
American Wrestler
Anything nerd-wise, I have probably collected it, and it's displayed in our apartment.
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Benson Henderson
American Mixed Martial Artist
Bellator is collecting talent, collecting world-level talent all across the board.
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Billy Gibbons
American Musician
It's important to collect unusual characters. It keeps you sharp.
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Theophilus London
Trinidadian Musician
I collect a lot of clothes when I travel around the world.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
Any passion to collect has some meaning behind it.
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Ursula Andress
Swiss Actress
Collecting is my passion.
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Geoff Johns
American Writer
I like collecting comics, I like buying comics, I like looking at comics, but I also read comics on digital readers, so any way people read comics is fine with me. Digital is just helping people who might not necessarily have access to comics help them; that's great.
Quote examples
Jay-Z
American Musician
I collect art, and I drink wine... things that I like that I had never been exposed to. But I never said, 'I'm going to buy art to impress this crowd.' That's just ridiculous to me. I don't live my life like that, because how could you be happy with yourself?
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Milton Friedman
American Economist
The most important ways in which I think the Internet will affect the big issue is that it will make it more difficult for government to collect taxes.
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Inzamam-ul-Haq
Pakistani Coach
We have to keep our feet on ground, stay humble, and collect all praise, well-wishes, and prayers because these will help us in future.
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Johnny Gargano
American Wrestler
Anything nerd-wise, I have probably collected it, and it's displayed in our apartment.
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Benson Henderson
American Mixed Martial Artist
Bellator is collecting talent, collecting world-level talent all across the board.
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Billy Gibbons
American Musician
It's important to collect unusual characters. It keeps you sharp.
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Theophilus London
Trinidadian Musician
I collect a lot of clothes when I travel around the world.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
Any passion to collect has some meaning behind it.
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Ursula Andress
Swiss Actress
Collecting is my passion.
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