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

Derived Forms

• aˈmasser, noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of amass¹

C15: from Old French amasser, from masse mass

Example Sentences

In addition, Klopp's side were hoping to become the second team to amass 100 points during a 38-game Premier League season, matching Manchester City's achievement in the 2017-18 campaign.

From BBC

California’s bats are more elusive than those to the east that can amass in the thousands in caves and mines.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran funds, trains and arms Hamas, helping it to build up its military capabilities and amass an arsenal of thousands of rockets, which it uses to target Israeli towns.

From BBC

Well-known influencers can amass millions of followers – and potentially earn income from the traffic – by pumping out patriotic content extolling the virtues of China and the CCP while denouncing their enemies.

From BBC

That was the year the Reds went on to amass 97 points, one point fewer than champions Manchester City.

From BBC

Related Words

• assemble
• collect
• compile
• garner
• hoard
• stockpile