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Meaning of collects
The primary meaning of the word "collects" is to gather or bring together things, often in a systematic or deliberate way.
Etymology of collects
The word "collects" originates from the Latin word "colligere", which means "to gather together", and is a combination of "col-" (meaning "together") and "ligere" (meaning "to gather" or "to bind")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to gather" or "to assemble", and has since developed various related meanings and uses
Synonyms
Definitions
- To gather or bring together things, such as objects, information, or money, often in a systematic or deliberate way
- To come together or assemble at a particular place or point
- To recover or regain something, such as health, strength, or composure
Usage Examples
- The charity collects donations from people all over the world to support its cause
- She collects rare coins and has a vast collection from different countries
- The company collects data on customer behavior to improve its marketing strategy
Antonyms
disperses
scatters
spreads
distributes
shares
gives away
releases
lets go
abandons
discards
throws away
rejects
refuses
declines
disperses
dissipates
squanders
wastes
expends
exhausts
depletes
diminishes
reduces
decreases
subtracts.