Synonyms for collect

verb

1. To bring into one place

   amass, consolidate, convoke, gather; see accumulate 1, assemble 2, concentrate 1.

2. To come together

   gather, congregate, assemble, flock; see gather 1.

3. To obtain funds

   solicit, raise, secure, call for; see obtain 1.

4. To arrange settlement of a debt

   settle, manage, handle, receive payment, draw upon for, receive; see also negotiate 1, receive 1.

5. To obtain specimens

   accumulate, get, assemble, make a collection; see accumulate 1. See syn. study at gather.