accumulate
Translation
to accumulate, to gather, to collect, to amass
Examples
Dust began to accumulate on the furniture.
Dust began to accumulate on the furniture.
He accumulated a fortune over the years.
He accumulated a fortune over the years.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to gather or pile up Dust began to accumulate on the furniture.
((sth.)) to gather or collect (sth.) He accumulated a fortune over the years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gather, collect, amass; Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'cumulus' (heap). Literally, 'to make a heap'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cumulus' cloud, which is a heap of water vapour. To accumulate is to form such a heap.