collect

A1
Pronunciation
/kəˈlɛkt/
/ˈkɒlɪkt/
/ˈkɑlɛkt/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the Book of Common Prayer.

Example Sentences
  • He used the day's collect as the basis of his sermon.
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To gather together; amass.

Example Sentences
  • Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out.
2 Definition

To get; particularly, get from someone.

Example Sentences
  • A bank collects a monthly payment on a client's new car loan.   A mortgage company collects a monthly payment on a house.
3 Definition

To accumulate (a number of similar or related objects), particularly for a hobby or recreation.

Example Sentences
  • I don't think he collects as much as hoards.
4 Definition

To form a conclusion; to deduce, infer. (Compare gather, get.)

5 Definition

(often with on or against) To collect payments.

Example Sentences
  • He had a lot of trouble collecting on that bet he made.
6 Definition

To come together in a group or mass.

Example Sentences
  • The rain collected in puddles.
7 Definition

To infer; to conclude.

8 Definition

(of a vehicle or driver) To collide with or crash into (another vehicle or obstacle).

Example Sentences
  • The truck veered across the central reservation and collected a car that was travelling in the opposite direction.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

Example Sentences
  • It was to be a collect delivery, but no-one was available to pay.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

With payment due from the recipient.

Example Sentences
  • I had to call collect.