collect
Translation
to gather, to accumulate, to pick up, to fetch
Examples
I like to collect old stamps.
I like to collect old stamps.
Please collect your bags from the carousel.
Please collect your bags from the carousel.
She went to collect her son from school.
She went to collect her son from school.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to gather or accumulate (sth.) I like to collect old stamps.
((sb./sth.)) ((from a place)) to pick up (sb./sth.) from (a place) She went to collect her son from school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gather, assemble, accumulate; Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Etymology
From Latin 'colligere' (to gather together), from 'com-' (together) + 'legere' (to gather).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'collection' plate at church; its purpose is to 'collect' money.