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

Paul made his celebrity name by posting prank videos online and amassing a social media following of 70 million before venturing into boxing.

From BBC

The song has amassed 300 million streams worldwide.

From BBC

As a former educator who traveled overseas for 25 years, Cressy amassed a collection of goods, furniture and keepsakes from Germany, Japan and other parts of the world.

From Los Angeles Times

But less has been written about Schneider himself, who has amassed nearly 20 years’ worth of looky-loo knowledge while strolling through the peaks and valleys of the city.

From Los Angeles Times

The fullback retired from rugby union before last year's World Cup having amassed a century of senior caps and been involved in three British and Irish Lions tours.

From BBC

Related Words

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