collecte

Definitions of collecte
  1. noun
    request for a sum of money
    synonyms: geldinzameling, inzameling, omhaling
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    geldinzameling, omhaling
    (British) solicitation of money usually for a benevolent purpose
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    aanvraag, adres, eis, handtekeningenactie, petitie, petitionnement, rekest, rekwest, verzoek, verzoeknummer, verzoekschrift
    a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
  2. noun
    (British) solicitation of money usually for a benevolent purpose
    synonyms: geldinzameling, omhaling
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    geldinzameling, inzameling, omhaling
    request for a sum of money
  3. noun
    the act of gathering something together
    synonyms: verzameling
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    compilatie, samenstelling
    the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
    conchyliologie
    the collection and study of mollusc shells
    munt- en penningkunde, muntenkabinet, numismatiek, penningkabinet, penningkunde
    the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)
    filatelie, postzegelverzameling
    the collection and study of postage stamps
    oogst, oogstfeest, oogstlied
    the gathering of a ripened crop
    gemeentereiniging, reinigingsdienst, stadsreiniging
    the collection and removal of garbage
  4. noun
    a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
    synonyms: collecta
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    adres, handtekeningenactie, rekest, rekwest, verzoek, verzoekschrift
    reverent petition to a deity
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