Collect Definition
collect
adverb
- make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays; "call collect"; "send a package collect"
adjective
- payable by the recipient on delivery; "a collect call"; "the letter came collect"; "a COD parcel"
noun
- a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
verb
- get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune"
- call for and obtain payment of; "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"; "he collected the rent"
- assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together"
- get or bring together; "accumulate evidence"
- gather or collect; "You can get the results on Monday"; "She picked up the children at the day care center"; "They pick up our trash twice a week"
"Collect" in song lyrics
See how collect is used in real songs:
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"You lookin' up to Esoteric and I've come to collect"
7L & Esoteric f/ Vinnie Paz — Chain Reaction -
"Recite em on wax, so that I can collect"
Antoinette — Hit 'Em With This -
"Jus as a little trophy that I like to collect"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Open Mic — Science of the Bumrush
Words that rhyme with collect
Usage tips for "collect"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "collect" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for collect to find words that pair well.