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accumulate

verbgeneral usevery common/ɐkuˈmulaɾ/a·cu·mu·lar

Definition

1

To gather or pile up things, usually in increasing quantity, over time.

Usage examples

He started to accumulate stamps as a child.
Snow accumulated quickly on the road.

Common combinations

accumulate wealthaccumulate experienceaccumulate debtaccumulate rubbish