verbπShareTo gather together; amass."Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."actionprocessamountorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get; particularly, get from someone."The teacher is collecting the homework now. "actionbusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accumulate (a number of similar or related objects), particularly for a hobby or recreation."My daughter is collecting stamps from different countries as a hobby. "entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a conclusion; to deduce, infer. (Compare gather, get.)"Seeing John arrive late every day this week, I am collecting that he is having trouble waking up on time. "mindactionlogicprocessphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with on or against) To collect payments."He had a lot of trouble collecting on that bet he made."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come together in a group or mass."The rain collected in puddles."groupmassactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo infer; to conclude."Seeing the empty plate and crumbs, I'm collecting that someone already ate the last cookie. "mindphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a vehicle or driver) To collide with or crash into (another vehicle or obstacle)."The truck veered across the central reservation and collected a car that was travelling in the opposite direction."vehicletrafficactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hobby including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector."Maria's collecting of vintage postcards has turned her spare room into a beautiful, organized gallery. "entertainmentorganizationitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
