collects
Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛkts]
Word
Context: “gathering”
(verb) to bring together things from different places. When you collect something, you find and keep items that you like or that are special to you, like toys or stickers.
Example
She collects stamps from all over the world.
Example
He doesn't collect coins; he prefers to play video games instead.
Example
What kind of things do you collect?
Context: “earnings”
(verb) to receive or gather things that are owed, like money. This happens when someone pays you for something or gives you something you should have.
Example
The charity collects donations every year to help people in need.
Example
The team didn't collect enough funds for their project.
Example
How often do you collect your allowance?
Context: “information”
(verb) to gather information or data from various sources. This is like doing research for a school project, where you collect facts and details to learn more about a topic.
Example
The scientist collects data for her experiments.
Example
He didn't collect any information about the project before starting it.
Example
What sources do you use to collect your information?
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