Definition of collect

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  • collect is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • collect is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • collect is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of collect

  • call for and obtain payment of (verb)

    Examples

    1. we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts
    2. he collected the rent

    Synonyms

    1. take in
  • assemble or get together (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. garner
    2. gather
    3. pull together
  • get or gather together (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. accumulate
    2. amass
    3. compile
    4. hoard
    5. pile up
    6. roll up
  • payable by the recipient on delivery (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a collect call
    2. the letter came collect

    Synonyms

    1. cod
  • gather or collect (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. call for
    2. gather up
    3. pick up
  • get or bring together (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pull in
  • a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England (noun)

See definition of collect in Merriam Webster