amount to
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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]
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Be equivalent to, as in Twenty persons won't amount to a good turnout . [Late 1300s] Also see amount to the same thing .
Example Sentences
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Though this correlation doesn’t amount to a guarantee, you should know that it is stronger statistically than many of the other indicators that get far more attention on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Wisconsin is among many states that have taken the position that the bets on prediction markets amount to illegal gambling, with many saying it should be subject to state regulation and taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Most cases are mild and amount to little more than a cough, fever, and runny nose.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Malcolm-Jamal also agreed in their prenup to maintain and contribute the maximum annual amount to a Roth IRA account for his wife, a financial obligation worth $30,500, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
It had been a very long time since he had had such a large amount to eat and his skin was stretched thin to accommodate all the delicious meat.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
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