collect

col-lect · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To bring or gather together into one place or group.

  2. 2.

    To accumulate as a hobby or for study.

  3. 3.

    To receive or fetch something.

  4. 4.

    To regain control of oneself.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    collect oneself — regain composure
  • •
    collect your thoughts — organize your thinking
  • •
    call collect — make a phone call paid by the recipient

Related words

Antonyms: disperse, distribute, scatter
See also: collected, collection, gather
Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble, gather

Etymology

From Latin collectus, past participle of colligere meaning "to gather together," from com- ("together") and legere ("to gather, choose").