gather x collect

Without context, I would suggest that they are the same.

they are both synonyms only the spelling is different

Collect is used in the context of assembling a bunch of peculiar, interesting, or valuable things related to one subject - like art, baseball cards, bottle tops, autographs, antique cars, and so on.

Gather just means to bring things together in the same place. Gather the sheep in the fold, gather the crops, gather leaves, and so on. People can gather together for a concert.

Hi

I agree. Although you can also collect rent and collect garbage

Dave

dave_anonI agree. Although you can also collect rent and collect garbage

Yes, rent is rather valuable to the landlord, and one man's trash is another man's treasure.