Collect
Collect verb - To gain emotional or mental control of.
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Love Potion: It is possible to collect and use one of these on either Oyu, Magoichi, Ekei or Kotaro in the second game.
Source: Franchise / Onimusha -
Unlockable Content: Several items such as Purnell's Gasmask, David's Axe, the camera from the intro and outfits, are all available to collect and use after at least one playthough.
Source: Video Game / Cry of Fear -
Post-End Game Content: To collect and use all unlockables, you must beat the game at least once.
Source: Video Game / Cry of Fear
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