collect

[kuh-lekt] / kəˈlɛkt /

VERB

accumulate, come together

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amass assemble compile gather save

STRONG

aggregate array cluster congregate congress convene converge convoke corral flock group heap hoard muster rally rendezvous stockpile

WEAK

flock together get hold of round up scare up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disperse divide scatter separate

STRONG

dissemble spread throw away

WEAK

compensate dispense disseminate distribute give meed share

VERB

obtain (money)

Synonyms

STRONGEST

raise secure solicit

STRONG

acquire muster requisition

WEAK

dig up pass the hat

Antonyms

WEAK

compensate dispense disperse disseminate distribute divide give meed scatter share

Example Sentences

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Much is still unknown about the details inside the investigation and exactly what evidence detectives have collected.

From Los Angeles Times

All collected evidence has been sent for laboratory analysis, they added.

From BBC

City officials say nearly 20 tons of trash -- from plastic and glass bottles to food waste -- is collected every week at Agua Dulce.

From Barron's

The agency expects those numbers of even out as more people collect all their records and tax forms.

From MarketWatch