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Compel vs Collect - What's the difference?

compel | collect |


In lang=en terms the difference between compel and collect

is that compel is to exact, extort, (make) produce by force while collect is to infer; to conclude.

As verbs the difference between compel and collect

is that compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while collect is to gather together; amass.

As an adjective collect is

to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect is

with payment due from the recipient.

As a noun collect is

(christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

Taken vs Collect - What's the difference?

taken | collect |


As nouns the difference between taken and collect

is that taken is while collect is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

As a verb collect is

to gather together; amass.

As an adjective collect is

to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect is

with payment due from the recipient.

Collect vs Return - What's the difference?

collect | return |


As verbs the difference between collect and return

is that collect is to gather together; amass while return is to come or go back (to a place or person).

As nouns the difference between collect and return

is that collect is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer while return is the act of returning.

As an adjective collect

is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.

Collect vs Recommend - What's the difference?

collect | recommend |


In transitive terms the difference between collect and recommend

is that collect is to infer; to conclude while recommend is to advise, propose, counsel favorably.

As an adjective collect

is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.

As a noun collect

is the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the Book of Common Prayer.

Focus vs Collect - What's the difference?

focus | collect |


In lang=en terms the difference between focus and collect

is that focus is to concentrate one’s attention while collect is to infer; to conclude.

As nouns the difference between focus and collect

is that focus is (countable|optics) a point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge while collect is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

As verbs the difference between focus and collect

is that focus is to cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point while collect is to gather together; amass.

As an adjective collect is

to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect is

with payment due from the recipient.

Collect vs Cod - What's the difference?

collect | cod |


As verbs the difference between collect and cod

is that collect is to gather together; amass while cod is to attempt to deceive or confuse.

As adjectives the difference between collect and cod

is that collect is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment while cod is having the character of imitation; jocular. (now usually attributive, forming mostly compound adjectives).

As nouns the difference between collect and cod

is that collect is the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the Book of Common Prayer while cod is a small bag or pouch.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.

Measure vs Collect - What's the difference?

measure | collect |


As nouns the difference between measure and collect

is that measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard while collect is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

As verbs the difference between measure and collect

is that measure is to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard while collect is to gather together; amass.

As an adjective collect is

to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect is

with payment due from the recipient.

Teem vs Collect - What's the difference?

teem | collect |


As verbs the difference between teem and collect

is that teem is to be stocked to overflowing or teem can be (archaic) to empty or teem can be (obsolete|rare) to think fit while collect is to gather together; amass.

As an adjective collect is

to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect is

with payment due from the recipient.

As a noun collect is

(christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

Notice vs Collect - What's the difference?

notice | collect |


In lang=en terms the difference between notice and collect

is that notice is to detect; to perceive with the mind while collect is to infer; to conclude.

As nouns the difference between notice and collect

is that notice is the act of observing; perception while collect is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer.

As verbs the difference between notice and collect

is that notice is to observe or take notice of while collect is to gather together; amass.

As an adjective collect is

to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect is

with payment due from the recipient.

Collect vs Buy - What's the difference?

collect | buy |


In lang=en terms the difference between collect and buy

is that collect is to infer; to conclude while buy is to make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal).

As verbs the difference between collect and buy

is that collect is to gather together; amass while buy is to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.

As nouns the difference between collect and buy

is that collect is (christianity) the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the book of common prayer while buy is something which is bought; a purchase.

As an adjective collect

is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.

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