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to accumulate
01
to collect an increasing amount of something over time
Transitive: to accumulate sth
Example
Over the years, he has accumulated a vast collection of rare stamps from all over the world.
Over the semester, students accumulate knowledge and skills in their classes.
02
to grow in amount, size, or number over time
Intransitive
Example
Dust began to accumulate on the shelves over the months.
The company ’s profits have been accumulating steadily this year.
word family
accumul
Verb
accumulate
Verb
accumulated
Adjective
accumulated
Adjective
accumulation
Noun
accumulation
Noun
accumulative
Adjective
accumulative
Adjective
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