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accumulate

The correct spelling is accumulate.

How to pronounce accumulate

/əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/
verb

IPA: /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/

Say it like: Acc-umu-lat-e

The correct spelling is accumulate. To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively) For example: "He wishes to accumulate a sum of money."

Usage Examples

He wishes to accumulate a sum of money.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)
  2. 2.To grow or increase in quantity or number; to increase greatly.
  3. 3.To take a higher degree at the same time with a lower degree, or at a shorter interval than usual.

adjective

  1. 1.Collected; accumulated.

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