Synonyms for
Collecting
Definition
Collecting means to gather things together, usually as a hobby or for a purpose.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- collecting stamps
- collecting art
- collecting data
- collecting donations
- collecting evidence
- collecting rent
- collecting signatures
Word family
Usage note
The word 'collecting' can refer to the act of gathering items for a hobby, or for a more practical purpose like gathering information or money. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- My sister enjoys collecting stamps from different countries.
- He has been collecting baseball cards since he was a kid.
- She is collecting money for a charity.
- The museum is collecting artifacts from the ancient civilization.
- I am collecting data for my research project.
Quotes
Collecting is not about what you have, but rather what you are looking for.
Collecting is a way of linking one's past with the present.
The joy of collecting is not in possessing, but in the search for treasures.