Accumulate

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪt/

Accumulate (verb)

  1. to collect or gather things over time, often in large amounts
  2. to increase in quantity or number slowly over time
  3. to gradually build up or pile up something

Examples

  • Dust can accumulate on shelves if not cleaned regularly.
  • He accumulated a collection of rare coins over the years.

Common collocations: accumulate wealth, accumulate knowledge, accumulate interest, accumulate pressure, accumulate stress

Synonyms of Accumulate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Accumulate

  • when talking about spreading out or scattering
  • when referring to gradual disappearance or loss