Definition of Accumulate
Accumulate
ac·cu·mu·late
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to assemble something together or gather it up gradually, in small amounts and/or over a period of time;
e.g. The leaves accumulate on the ground under the tree when they fall.
(verb)
to gradually acquire something to make up a whole or a collection;
e.g. I hope to accumulate a large number of stamps in my passport after traveling so much.
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