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take vs collect

collect vs take

take and collect both are nouns.

take is not an adjective while collect is an adjective.

take and collect both are verbs.

take is not an adverb while collect is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
collect Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, collect is a hyponym of take; that is, collect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take:
  • take: take into one's possession
  • collect: call for and obtain payment of
Other hyponyms of take include adopt, take in, take away, repossess, take back, take in, attach, confiscate, impound, seize, sequester, sequester, pocket, accept, assume, bear, take over, grab, snaffle, snap up, call back, call in, recall, withdraw, deprive, divest, strip, unburden.
take (noun) collect (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
take (adjective) collect (adjective)
payable by the recipient on delivery
take (verb) collect (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness assemble or get together
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract get or bring together
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect get or gather together
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial call for and obtain payment of
be seized or affected in a specified way gather or collect
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
be a student of a certain subject
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
take (adverb) collect (adverb)
make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
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