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collect

Definition

  • noun: a short prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion
  • verb: to get (things) from different places and bring them together
  • verb: to bring together into one body or place
  • + 'on'
  • synonyms: muster, garner, assemble

Examples

  • He has an impressive stamp collection, though he has been 'collecting' for only a few years.

  • I 'collected up' [='picked up'] the dishes and brought them to the kitchen.

  • The operator asked me if I would accept a 'collect' call from John Smith.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Korben Dallas, perfect! No, l can't be yours. l'm too old. But David is in great shape. He'll protect you. Please, collect the Stones and meet me at the temple. Now! Ok. Last call for Fhloston. Hurry up! (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element