Kilo Lingo

/rekoˈxeɾ/

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Translation

to pick up, to collect

Word origin

From Latin recolligere ('to gather again, to collect'), from re- ('again') and colligere ('to gather'). It means 'to pick up, to collect'.

Origin
Latin
Root
recolligere
English cognates
recollect, collect

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular (g>j)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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I am going to pick my daughter up from school.

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My mother is clearing the things from the table.

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We picked up the keys before leaving the house.

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The man collects the rubbish in the morning.

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Can you pick that book up from the floor?

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This word is part of lesson 17.