1 [VN] to gradually get more and more of sth over a period of time:
I seem to have accumulated a lot of books. * By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune. * We have accumulated a great amount of evidence.
2 [V] to gradually increase in number or quality over a period of time
SYNBUILDUP:
Debts began to accumulate. * Dust and dirt soon accumulate if a house is not cleaned regularly.
accumulation noun [U,C]:
the accumulation of wealth * an accumulation of toxic chemicals
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