gather vs collect

collect vs gather

gather and collect both are nouns.

gather is not an adjective while collect is an adjective.

gather and collect both are verbs.

gather is not an adverb while collect is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gather	Yes	No	Yes	No
collect	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As verbs, gather and collect are synonyms defined as:

gather and collect: assemble or get together

Other synonyms of gather include garner, pull together.

gather (noun)	collect (noun)
the act of gathering something	a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

gather (adjective)	collect (adjective)
	payable by the recipient on delivery

gather (verb)	collect (verb)
increase in amount by collecting or gathering	assemble or get together
increase or develop	get or bring together
conclude from evidence	get or gather together
assemble or get together	call for and obtain payment of
draw together into folds or puckers	gather or collect
look for (food) in nature
draw and bring closer
collect in one place
get people together

gather (adverb)	collect (adverb)
	make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays

Difference between gather and collect

Words related to "gather"

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