How do we use 'gather' and 'collect' in English?
GATHER = bring together
Gather is both a transitive verb (needs a direct object to express a full thought)
and intransitive (can stand alone).
For example:
I gathered my family to tell them the news. (transitive)
We gather around the Christmas tree to open presents. (intransitive)
To come together or bring people together in one place or group:
Gather with friends
Gather around something (a fire, the TV, the Christmas tree, etc.)
Gather together
Gather into groups
Gather on something (campus, the beach, etc.)
Gather in (public, private, etc.)
To bring things together that have been spread around:
Gather belongings
Gather up paper
Gather mushrooms/berries
Gather flowers
Gather coins
Other expressions to use:
Gather courage
Gather strength
COLLECT = gather and keep; keep something as a hobby
Collect is always transitive (needs an object to express a full thought).
collect payments
collect garbage
collect interest
collect data
collect research
collect garbage
collect recycling
hobby:
collect stamps
collect stickers
collect books
BOTH:
gather/collect information
gather/collect data
gather/collect intelligence
Jenny Mae
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