collect

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Pronunciations

collect (cuh-LEKT) listen

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Definitions

  • v. Gather funds or fundraise for an institution.

Example Sentences

  • "He's collecting for the Mirrer Yeshivah."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • Likely from Yiddish קלייבן געלט 'to collect/gather money"

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

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      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

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