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Add up, develop into, as in Even though she's careful with her money, her savings don't amount to much, or All parents hope that their children will amount to something. [Mid-1500s]
Be equivalent to, as in Twenty persons won't amount to a good turnout. [Late 1300s] Also see amount to the same thing.
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Words nearby amount to
amosite, Amoss' sign, amount, amount at risk, amount of substance, amount to, amount to the same thing, amour, amour-propre, amowt, amoxicillin
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