collect
noun
col·lect
| \ ˈkä-likt also -ˌlekt
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Definition of collect
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a short prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion
specifically,
often capitalized
: one preceding the eucharistic Epistle and varying with the day
2
: collection
collect
verb
col·lect
| \ kə-ˈlekt
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collected;
collecting;
collects
Definition of collect (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to bring together into one body or place
b
: to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources
collect taxes
c
: to gather an accumulation of (objects) especially as a hobby
collects stamps
3
: to gain or regain control of
collect his thoughts
4
: to claim as due and receive payment for
1
: to come together in a band, group, or mass : gather
2a
: to collect objects
b
: to receive payment
collecting on the insurance