Acquire
Acquire verb - To come to have gradually.
Collecting and acquire are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Collecting" with "Acquire", this verbs are similar.
Collecting
Collecting noun - The act of gathering something together.
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Synonyms for Collecting
Acquire and collecting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acquire" instead a verb "Collecting".
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- In the Metroid series of games, not only does Samus acquire new powers and skills by collecting artifacts, she often loses these artifacts and has to collect them all over again.
Source: Upgrade Artifact - Kanou visits him and mentions that when he comes back later, he'll be collecting various samples...including semen which is implied he'll acquire through forced ejaculation.
Source: Rape Leads to Insanity -
Engagement Challenge: In order to make an Engagement Ring, the male must acquire "Proofs of Love" from the various towns which are given by collecting certain amounts of items, as well as the materials to actually make the ring out of.
Source: Video Game / MapleStory
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