amass

//əˈmæs//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

amassInfinitive
amassPresent tense
amassedPast tense
amassedPast participle
amassingPresent participle
amassesThird-person singular
1

To gather or collect a large amount of something, especially over a period of time.

She amassed a large collection of rare books over the years.

2

To accumulate wealth, possessions, or resources in great quantity.

He amassed a fortune through years of hard work and smart investments.