collect synonyms

collect

v.

  1. To bring into one place

    amass, consolidate, convoke, gather; see accumulate 1, assemble 2, concentrate 1.

  2. To come together

    gather, congregate, assemble, flock; see gather 1.

  3. To obtain funds

    solicit, raise, secure, call for; see obtain 1.

  4. To arrange settlement of a debt

    settle, manage, handle, receive payment, draw upon for, receive; see also negotiate 1, receive 1.

  5. To obtain specimens

    accumulate, get, assemble, make a collection; see accumulate 1. See syn. study at gather.

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