collected
v. A2 Elementary US //kəˈɫɛktəd// UK //kəlˈɛktɪd// col·lect·ed
v. to bring things together from different places into one group. You might do this as a hobby or because you need to pick something up.
v. to gather together a number of items from various sources; to accumulate objects as a hobby or for a specific purpose.
She collected all the old newspapers for recycling.
The teacher collected the students' exam papers as soon as the timer went off.
Over several decades, the museum collected hundreds of rare artifacts that provide a comprehensive look at the region's pre-colonial history.
From collect + -ed.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the items being gathered.