Synonyms for
Collecting
Definition
Collecting means to gather things together, usually as a hobby or for a purpose.
Synonyms & similar words
collect
hoard
assembling
spread
pickup
callfor
takein
gatherup
rollup
gather
garner
pileup
pulltogether
pullin
compile
amass
collection
aggregation
accumulate
amassing
gathering
accumulating
hoarding
stockpiling
harvesting
picking
procuring
compiling
congregating
corralling
culling
savaging
scrounging
selecting
sorting
winnowing
Synonyms by register
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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.