accumulate

[uh-kyoo-myuh-leyt] / əˈkyu myəˌleɪt /

VERB

gather or amass something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accrue acquire add to assemble collect compile concentrate expand gain grow hoard increase pile up rack up swell

STRONG

agglomerate aggregate amalgamate cache collocate cumulate gather heap incorporate lump mass pile procure profit stockpile store unite

WEAK

bring together clean up draw together heap together load up make a bundle make a killing roll up round up scare up stack up store up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

contract decrease diminish disperse divide forfeit lessen lose scatter separate shrink spend waste

WEAK

dissipate dwindle squander

Example Sentences

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That shift revealed patterns that the Neutral Theory explained well, including why many genetic differences appear to accumulate steadily over time.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

When proteostasis fails, damaged proteins can accumulate into harmful clumps that interfere with normal brain function.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Repeat offenders who accumulate 12 points could therefore face disqualification from driving.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“When one partner feels overwhelmed or unsupported, small frustrations can accumulate into conflict,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Mrs. Shannon rolls all of us closer so we can watch the snow accumulate on the grass and trees.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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