Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To gather or collect something, often in increasing quantity over time.
Accumulate
/əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
As ions accumulated the sphere's voltage increased.They accumulated to the world's largest source of polonium.She accumulated a vast knowledge of marine biology.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word accumulare, which means to heap up or pile up.
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