accumulate

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering or collecting something over time, often in increasing amounts.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сбору или накоплению чего-либо с течением времени, часто в возрастающих количествах.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reunir o almacenar algo con el tiempo, a menudo en cantidades crecientes.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recueillir ou d'accumuler quelque chose au fil du temps, souvent en quantités croissantes.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas im Laufe der Zeit zu sammeln oder anzuhäufen, oft in wachsender Menge. Es bezieht sich auf das allmähliche Ansammeln von Dingen, Werten oder Informationen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reunir ou juntar algo ao longo do tempo, frequentemente em quantidades crescentes; também pode significar aumentar gradualmente por adição sucessiva.zh动词，表示随着时间的推移逐渐收集或积累某物，通常数量不断增加。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على جمع شيء أو تجميعه أو تكديسه شيئًا فشيئًا مع مرور الوقت، غالبًا بكميات متزايدة.

1. Gather or collect over time B2 formal

   To gradually gather or collect a large amount of something over a period of time.

   • Dust accumulates quickly on the shelves if not cleaned regularly.
   • She accumulated a vast collection of rare books over the years.
   • The company has accumulated significant debt due to poor management.

   ruНакапливатьesacumularfraccumulerdeAnhäufenptAcumularzh积累arيُراكم

   Sinônimos: accrueaggregateamasscollectgatherhoardpile upstockpile

   Antônimos: decreasediminishdispersedissipatescatter

2. Increase in quantity B2 formal

   To increase in number or amount gradually.

   • Snow accumulated on the roads overnight, causing traffic delays.
   • Interest accumulates on the loan if you don't pay on time.
   • Evidence began to accumulate against the suspect.

   ruНакапливатьсяesacumularsefrS'accumuler, augmenter en quantitédeSich anhäufenptAcumular-sezh积累arيتراكم

   Sinônimos: accrueamassbuild upcollectgathergrowpile up

   Antônimos: declinedecreasedepletediminishdwindle

• accumulated past participle
• accumulated past simple
• accumulating present participle
• accumulates third person singular