This verb 集める represents a transitivity conjugation pair: to collect / gather [Transitive] (JLPT N4). 集める (atsumeru) is transitive (他動詞) and means to collect, summon, or bring things together.
Context Example
切手を[集める]のが趣味です。
Kitte o atsumeru no ga shumi desu.
Collecting stamps is my hobby. (Transitive)
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