accumulate

//əˈkjuːmjəleɪt//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

accumulateInfinitive
accumulatePresent tense
accumulatedPast tense
accumulatedPast participle
accumulatingPresent participle
accumulatesThird-person singular
1

to gradually gather or collect something over time, increasing in quantity or amount

She accumulated a large collection of books over the years.

2

to increase in quantity or amount over time by being added to gradually

Dust accumulates quickly if you don't clean regularly.

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