collect

Definition

  • n. a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
  • v. call for and obtain payment of
  • v. get or bring together
  • v. gather or collect

Word forms

Past participle
collected
Present participle
collecting
Past tense
collected
Third person singular
collects

Example sentences

  1. v.

    I like to collect stamps from different countries.

  2. a.

    The package will be sent collect, so please prepare the payment.

  3. adv.

    The goods were shipped collect, making it easier for the buyer.