stockpile
Translation
to stockpile, to hoard, to accumulate
Examples
They are stockpiling food for an emergency.
They are stockpiling food for an emergency.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to accumulate a large supply of (sth.) They are stockpiling food for an emergency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hoard, store, accumulate, amass
Etymology
A compound of 'stock' (supply) and 'pile' (a heap). Literally, to create a pile of stock.
Memory Tips
Imagine a squirrel creating a large pile of stock (nuts) for the winter.