Need another word for Accumulate? Use these synonyms of Accumulate from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Accumulate
The primary meaning of the word "accumulate" is to gather or collect something, such as money, knowledge, or resources, over a period of time.
Definitions
- To gather or collect something, typically in a gradual or systematic way, over a period of time
- * To increase or grow in amount, degree, or intensity, typically as a result of a gradual or continuous process
Etymology of Accumulate
The word "accumulate" comes from the Latin words "ac" meaning "to" or "toward" and "cumulare" meaning "to heap" or "to pile", which is derived from "cumulus" meaning "heap" or "mass"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of gathering or collecting something over time
Example Uses
- The company will accumulate wealth over the next few years as it expands its operations
- * She accumulated a vast knowledge of history through her extensive reading and research
- * The snow accumulated on the ground, making it difficult to drive