amass

/ɐmˈæs/

/əˈmæs/

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

synonyms : accumulate

get or gather together

synonyms : accumulate

Examples

1. It amassed glowing reviews, critical acclaim, as well as an Emmy and a Peabody award.

2. Ultimately, the petition amassed around 9,000 signatures.

3. The queen has essentially amassed a museum's worth of art.

4. Her official Twitter page has amassed a small following of just under 20,000.