hoard
Translation
to hoard, to stockpile, to amass
Examples
He hoards old newspapers in his attic.
He hoards old newspapers in his attic.
People began to hoard food during the lockdown.
People began to hoard food during the lockdown.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to collect and hide a large amount of (sth.) He hoards old newspapers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stockpile, amass, store up; Antonyms: squander, distribute
Etymology
From Old English 'hord', meaning 'treasure'. It implies treating things as treasure.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dragon HOARDing gold in its cave. Or, it's HARD to get things from a person who hoards.