English Explanatory Dictionary

take up a collection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To request and receive money or goods of value from members of a group, especially for a charitable purpose.

Pronunciation

En-au-take up a collection.ogg

Word forms

take up a collection takes up a collection taking up a collection took up a collection taken up a collection

Synonyms

pass the hat

Related words

collection plate
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