collect
collect is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, collect is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcollect
- To gather together; amass.
Example: "Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."
- To get; particularly, get from someone.
Example: "A bank collects a monthly payment on a client's new car loan. A mortgage company collects a monthly payment on a house."
- To accumulate (a number of similar or related objects), particularly for a hobby or recreation.
Example: "I don't think he collects as much as hoards."
- To form a conclusion; to deduce, infer. (Compare gather, get.)
- (often with on or against) To collect payments.
Example: "He had a lot of trouble collecting on that bet he made."
- To come together in a group or mass.
Example: "The rain collected in puddles."
- To infer; to conclude.
- (of a vehicle or driver) To collide with or crash into (another vehicle or obstacle).
Example: "The truck veered across the central reservation and collected a car that was travelling in the opposite direction."
- To be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.
Example: "It was to be a collect delivery, but no-one was available to pay."
- With payment due from the recipient.
Example: "I had to call collect."
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