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accumulate
What does accumulate mean?
accumulate (verb): to heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively), often gradually and without active intent.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use accumulate in a sentence?
- He wishes to accumulate a sum of money. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce accumulate?
/əˈkjumjəˌleɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Words related to accumulate
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “accumulate” mean?
to annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their successor; to repeal
Not quite: that's what abrogate means.
to heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively), often gradually and without active intent
Right! That's what “accumulate” means.
to spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself
Not quite: that's what arise means.
to interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying
Not quite: that's what discontinue means.
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