Accumulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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accumulate

[ əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt ]

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finance

To gradually collect or build up a large quantity of something, especially money or possessions.

Synonyms

amass, collect, gather, stockpile

Examples of usage

She has been accumulating wealth for years.
The company has accumulated a significant amount of debt.

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knowledge

To gather together information or knowledge over time.

Synonyms

amass, collect, compile, gather

Examples of usage

He has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge on the subject.
The library has accumulated a diverse collection of books.

Translations

Translations of the word "accumulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acumular

🇮🇳 संचय करना

🇩🇪 ansammeln

🇮🇩 mengumpulkan

🇺🇦 накопичувати

🇵🇱 gromadzić

🇯🇵 蓄積する

🇫🇷 accumuler

🇪🇸 acumular

🇹🇷 biriktirmek

🇰🇷 축적하다

🇸🇦 تراكم

🇨🇿 nahromadit

🇸🇰 nahromadiť

🇨🇳 积累

🇸🇮 kopičiti

🇮🇸 safna

🇰🇿 жиналу

🇬🇪 დაგროვება

🇦🇿 yığmaq

🇲🇽 acumular

Word origin

The word 'accumulate' comes from the Latin word 'accumulatus', which is the past participle of 'accumulare', meaning 'to heap up'. The word has been used in English since the 16th century, originally in the sense of 'to heap up'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of gradually collecting or amassing something. 'Accumulate' is a common word in finance, economics, and various other fields where the concept of gathering over time is relevant.