Accumulate

/əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to increase in number or amount over time.

As we save more money each month, we hope to accumulate enough for a down payment on a house.

to gather or collect something in increasing amounts.

The snow began to accumulate quickly, covering the ground in a thick white blanket.

to amass over a period of time.

Scientists have accumulated evidence to support their theory over several decades.

to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up.

Over the years, she managed to accumulate a vast collection of rare books.

from Latin 'accumulare', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'cumulare' meaning 'to heap up'

accumulate wealth

to gradually gather financial resources or riches.

accumulated knowledge

knowledge that has been gathered over time.

accumulate dust

to collect dust on a surface due to lack of cleaning.

accumulation

the act of gathering or collecting over time.

accumulative

relating to gradual increase or addition.