accumulate

• Verbo 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.

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

1. Gather or collect over timeB2formal

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

   Acumular

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccrueaggregateamasscollectgatherhoardpile upstockpile

   Antônimosdecreasediminishdispersedissipatescatter

2. Increase in quantityB2formal

   To increase in number or amount gradually.

   Acumular-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccrueamassbuild upcollectgathergrowpile up

   Antônimosdeclinedecreasedepletediminishdwindle