~ 1 [ kə'lɛkt ]
■ verb
1》 bring or gather together.
↘systematically seek and acquire (items of a particular kind) as a hobby.
2》 call for and take away; fetch.
↘call for and receive (something) as a right or due.
3》 ( ~ oneself ) regain control of oneself, typically after a shock.
4》 archaic conclude; infer.
5》 Austral./NZ informal collide with.
■ adverb & adjective N. Amer. (with reference to a telephone call) to be paid for by the person receiving it.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er or med. L. ~are , from L. ~- , colligere 'gather together'.
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~ 2 [ 'kɒlɛkt , -lɪkt ]
■ noun (in church use) a short prayer, especially one assigned to a particular day or season.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e , from L. ~a 'gathering', feminine past participle of colligere 'gather together'.