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Meaning of accumulate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

accumulate

Pronunciation:/əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt//ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)

    Example: He wishes to accumulate a sum of money.

    Synonyms:amassheaphoardstore
  2. To grow or increase in quantity or number; to increase greatly.

    Synonyms:aggregateamoundcollectgather
  3. To take a higher degree at the same time with a lower degree, or at a shorter interval than usual.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Collected; accumulated.