Accumulate
Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪt/
Accumulate (verb)
- to collect or gather things over time, often in large amounts
- to increase in quantity or number slowly over time
- 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