Synonyms for

Collects

Verb / kʌˈlekts / Another word for collects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Collects means to bring things together and keep them in one place.

Synonyms & similar words

pulltogether accumulate takein garner pickup amass rollup hoard pullin gather gatherup callfor spread pileup compile collect gathers accumulates amasses hoards stores assembles congregates pools harvests reaps acquires procures fetches purchases buys obtains

Synonyms by register

Formal

gathers amasses accumulates assembles

Informal

grabs hoards stocks up on gets together

Literary

gleans amasses gathers

Antonyms

disperses distributes gives away scatters separates dissipates

Common collocations

  • collects stamps
  • collects data
  • collects rent
  • collects donations
  • collects dust
  • collects signatures
  • collects taxes

Word family

noun collection
verb collect
adjective collective
adverb collectively

Usage note

The word 'collects' implies bringing things together into one place or group. It can refer to physical objects, information, or even abstract concepts like opinions.

Example sentences

  1. She collects seashells from the beach.
  2. My dad collects old coins from different countries.
  3. The museum collects rare artifacts.
  4. We will collect donations for the charity.
  5. The garbage truck collects trash every Monday.

Quotes

  • The true art of memory is the art of attention. Collecting in the mind is like collecting in the museum; it takes a genuine interest in the things, patience with their details, and a working knowledge of the laws of classification. - Lewis Mumford
  • I'm a collector of things that are unique, that are of exceptional quality, and that are not necessarily mainstream. - Tim McGraw
  • Collecting is a way of searching for order in chaos. - Judith Miller

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