Pronunciation

/kəˈlekt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of gathering or assembling items together; accumulation. Example: “She collected stamps as a hobby.”
2. The process of bringing together or obtaining something, often money, from various sources. Example: “He collected donations for the charity event.”
3. A collection or gathering of people or things in one place. Example: “The exhibit featured a collection of ancient artifacts.”

Verb

1. To gather or bring together, especially items of a particular kind. Example: “She collected all her books on the shelf.”
2. To obtain or acquire (money) by various means, often regularly. Example: “He collects rent from his tenants.”
3. To compile or assemble data, information, or facts. Example: “The researcher is collecting data for her study.”

Adjective

Referring to the quality of being gathered or assembled. Example: “A well-organized collection of documents.”

Adverb

In a collecting or gathering manner. Example: “She carefully collected the fallen leaves.”

Phrases

• “Collecting stamps” is a popular hobby.
• “Collectibles” refer to items that are gathered for their value or rarity.
• “Collecting memories” is a sentimental notion.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The museum has a vast collection of art from different periods.”
• Verb: “He decided to collect unemployment benefits after losing his job.”
• Adjective: “Her collection of vintage cameras is impressive.”
• Adverb: “She collected her thoughts before giving the presentation.”

Synonyms

• Gather
• Assemble
• Acquire
• Amass
• Bring together
• Compile
• Hoard
• Accumulate
• Collectibles can be referred to as “treasures” or “collections” informally.