amass
- to gather for oneself; collect as one's own: to amass a huge amount of money.
- to collect into a mass or pile; gather: He amassed his papers for his memoirs.
- to come together; assemble: crowds amassing for the parade.
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garner, compile, collect, stockpile, assemble, hoard, aggregate, pile, heap, store, corralExamples from the Web for amassing
Contemporary Examples of amassing
But together they are quite the pair, amassing nearly 25 million followers on Instagram alone.
Kendall Tries to Outdo Kim by Straddling Cara Delevingne in Love MagazineLizzie Crocker
December 3, 2014
The Fuhrer claimed in his will that he was a man of modest means—but he was amassing billions in property, art, and cash.
They're not about amassing medals, so much as engendering goodwill; less cut-throat competition, more track and fealty.
Amassing a collection of his own, moreover, might eventually ease his entrance into elitist scientific circles.
After sending a staffer to a haunted house and amassing more than 4.5 million views on YouTube, she decided to do it again.
Historical Examples of amassing
He pushed his mercantile business for years, amassing an immense fortune.
Hidden TreasuresHarry A. Lewis
It is not only the most honest and honorable, but the surest means of amassing property.
Popular EducationIra Mayhew
We have been amassing wealth too often selfishly, and madly.
Complete Story of the San Francisco HorrorRichard Linthicum
There is a capacity for amassing facts, but no power of co-ordinating these facts.
Immortal MemoriesClement Shorter
But the amassing of wealth suited neither her taste nor her principles.
Famous Women: George SandBertha Thomas
amass
- (tr) to accumulate or collect (esp riches, etc)
- to gather in a heap; bring together