English Explanatory Dictionary

collect one's thoughts

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

collect one's thoughts collects one's thoughts collecting one's thoughts collected one's thoughts

Synonyms

collect one's wits gather one's thoughts gather one's wits
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