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collect

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɑlɪkt/]

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Learn how to use collect in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “gather items”

(verb) to bring things together and keep them in one place. Like when you pick up your toys and put them all in a box.

Example

I collect stamps from different countries as a hobby.

Example

She didn't collect enough evidence to support her argument.

Example

What do you collect as a hobby?

Context: “receive payments”

(verb) to receive money or items regularly. Like when you get your allowance or gifts on your birthday.

Example

I collect my salary every month from work.

Example

He forgot to collect his package from the post office.

Example

When do you collect your allowance?

Context: “gather information”

(verb) to accumulate or gather information or data. Like when you gather facts for a school project or a research paper.

Example

The researchers collected data from various sources for their study.

Example

They failed to collect sufficient evidence to support their claim.

Example

How do you collect information for your research?

How to pronounce collect

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɑlɪkt/]

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