amass (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈmæs/

Definition

To gather or collect a large quantity of something over time.

Examples

• She managed to amass a considerable amount of debt.

• The company aims to amass as much market share as possible.

• He spent his life amassing a collection of antique maps.

How to Use amass

amass [something] (collocation)

To collect a large quantity of something. — "They amassed a huge collection of books."

Synonyms of amass

Words with a similar meaning to amass:

• gather
• collect
• accumulate
• hoard

Antonyms of amass

Words with the opposite meaning to amass:

• disperse
• dissipate
• spend

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