Synonyms for

Accumulate

Verb / ʌˈkju:mjʌˌleɪt / Another word for accumulate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to gather or collect gradually

Synonyms & similar words

amass rollup hoard gather pileup compile cumulate collect conglomerate amass gather collect hoard stockpile compile assemble group heap pile store accrue augment increase grow enlarge expand multiply enhance

Synonyms by register

Formal

amass gather collect aggregate

Informal

pile up build up hoard stockpile

Literary

glean garner store

Antonyms

disperse dissipate scatter diminish decrease lose spend

Common collocations

  • accumulate debt
  • accumulate wealth
  • accumulate evidence
  • accumulate knowledge
  • accumulate dust
  • accumulate over time
  • accumulate interest

Word family

noun accumulation
verb accumulate
adjective accumulative
adverb accumulatively

Usage note

Often used to describe the gradual gathering of things, whether tangible like money or abstract like knowledge. Be mindful of context; 'accumulate' can sometimes imply an undesirable buildup, such as 'accumulate garbage'.

Example sentences

  1. I accumulate stickers in my sticker book.
  2. My dad likes to accumulate tools in his garage.
  3. She wants to accumulate enough money to buy a car.
  4. He plans to accumulate enough vacation days to go on a long trip.
  5. We need to accumulate more evidence before making a decision.

Quotes

  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. - Robert Collier
  • Small amounts are easier to accumulate than large amounts. - Unknown
  • Rome wasn't built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour. - Unknown

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