Meaning & Definition of word "Accumulate"

verb:

• 1. to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up.
  • Example: Over the years, she managed to accumulate a vast collection of rare books.
• 2. to increase in number or amount over time.
  • Example: As we save more money each month, we hope to accumulate enough for a down payment on a house.
• 3. to gather or collect something in increasing amounts.
  • Example: The snow began to accumulate quickly, covering the ground in a thick white blanket.
• 4. to amass over a period of time.
  • Example: Scientists have accumulated evidence to support their theory over several decades.