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amass

[ uh-mas ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to gather for oneself; collect as one's own:

    to amass a huge amount of money.

    Synonyms: accumulate

  2. to collect into a mass or pile; gather:

    He amassed his papers for his memoirs.

    Synonyms: aggregate, assemble



verb (used without object)

  1. to come together; assemble:

    crowds amassing for the parade.

amass

/ əˈmæs /

verb

  1. tr to accumulate or collect (esp riches, etc)
  2. to gather in a heap; bring together
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • aˈmasser, noun
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Other Words From

  • a·mass·a·ble adjective
  • a·mass·er noun
  • a·mass·ment noun
  • re·a·mass verb (used with object)
  • re·a·mass·ment noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amass1

First recorded in 1475–85; from French amasser, equivalent to a- a- 5( def ) + masse mass ( def ) + -er, infinitive suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amass1

C15: from Old French amasser, from masse mass
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Example Sentences

As a former educator who traveled overseas for 25 years, Cressy amassed a collection of goods, furniture and keepsakes from Germany, Japan and other parts of the world.

But less has been written about Schneider himself, who has amassed nearly 20 years’ worth of looky-loo knowledge while strolling through the peaks and valleys of the city.

The fullback retired from rugby union before last year's World Cup having amassed a century of senior caps and been involved in three British and Irish Lions tours.

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The interception shut down a promising start to the second half for the Browns, who went 66 yards in 14 plays on the drive after amassing just 57 yards in the first half.

They amassed 84 points and went on to end 2023-24 with the Premier League title - winning the top flight for a third successive season.

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