amass

[ uh-mas ]

/ əˈmæs /

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verb (used with object)

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.

verb (used without object)

to come together; assemble: crowds amassing for the parade.

Nearby words

amaryllis, amaryllis family, amarynceus, amasa, amasias, amass, amastia, amastigote, amata, amate, amaterasu

Origin of amass

1475–85; < French amasser, equivalent to a- a-⁵ + masse mass + -er infinitive suffix

SYNONYMS FOR amass

1 accumulate.

2 assemble, aggregate.

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Related forms

a·mass·a·ble, adjectivea·mass·er, nouna·mass·ment, nounre·a·mass, verb (used with object)

re·a·mass·ment, nounun·a·massed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for 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 Magazine|Lizzie Crocker|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Fuhrer claimed in his will that he was a man of modest means—but he was amassing billions in property, art, and cash.
Adolf Hitler: Secret Billionaire|Nico Hines|June 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They're not about amassing medals, so much as engendering goodwill; less cut-throat competition, more track and fealty.
Kiss the…Queen’s Baton? The British Empire Is Alive and Well|Debra A. Klein|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Amassing a collection of his own, moreover, might eventually ease his entrance into elitist scientific circles.
Exploring the Amazon, While We Still Can|Darrell Hartman|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

After sending a staffer to a haunted house and amassing more than 4.5 million views on YouTube, she decided to do it again.
Ellen’s Haunted House, Panda Cubs, and More Viral Videos|Julian E. Wright|November 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, he was amassing furniture and bric-a-brac, just as the bird bits of straw; and he implored her not to scold him.
Balzac|Frederick Lawton
Moreover, he was chiefly occupied in amassing enormous wealth from his rich and numerous Church preferments.
The Spanish Brothers|Deborah Alcock
On the field he occupied himself entirely in amassing fresh treasures, while his troops were neglected.
Roman Mosaics|Hugh Macmillan
There is a capacity for amassing facts, but no power of co-ordinating these facts.
Immortal Memories|Clement Shorter
Fifty-eight runs were made in the eighth inning and only three hours were occupied in amassing this mammoth total.
A Ball Player's Career|Adrian C. Anson

British Dictionary definitions for amassing

amass

/ (əˈmæs) /

verb

(tr) to accumulate or collect (esp riches, etc)

to gather in a heap; bring together

Derived Formsamasser, noun

Word Origin for amass

C15: from Old French amasser, from masse mass

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Word Origin and History for amassing

amass

late 15c., "to heap up for oneself," from Old French amasser, from à "to" (see ad-) + masser (see mass (n.1)). Related: Amassed; amassing.

amass

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

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amass

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