Collect for Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To gather money, items, or donations to support a cause, person, or event.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for fundraising (charities, schools, community events). The object of 'collect for' is usually a person, cause, or event: 'collect for the Red Cross', 'collect for my friend's surgery'. Not to be confused with simply 'collect' (gathering as a hobby, e.g., stamps). More common in British English than American English for fundraising situations.
Example Sentences
We want to collect for the animal shelter.
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John is collecting for his school's new library.
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The club will collect for charity next week.
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We're collecting for victims of the flood; every little bit helps.
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People often collect for sick friends by organizing bake sales.
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I didn't know you were collecting for your cousin—let me donate something.
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