This is the 5672nd most frequent Spanish word.
recaudar
To collect or raise (funds or taxes).
Here, 'recaudar' is used in an economic context, specifically referring to the collection of taxes by an authoritative body.
El gobierno necesita recaudar más impuestos para financiar proyectos sociales.
The government needs to collect more taxes to fund social projects.
'Recaudar' in this context means to raise or collect money, usually in the form of donations, with a charitable purpose.
Organizamos un evento benéfico para recaudar fondos para los necesitados.
We organized a charity event to raise funds for those in need.
In this case, 'recaudar' applies to the collection or gathering of signatures to support an initiative.