First Known Use: 15th century
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amass
verb \ə-ˈmas\
: to gather or collect (something, such as a large amount of money) especially for yourself
Full Definition of AMASS
transitive verb
1
: to collect for oneself : accumulate <amass a great fortune>
2
: to collect into a mass : gather <must select rather than simply amass details>
intransitive verb
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Origin of AMASS
Anglo-French amasser, from a- (from Latin ad-) + masser to gather into a mass, from masse mass
Related to AMASS
- Synonyms
- accumulate, gather, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, garner, group, lump, pick up, round up
Rhymes with AMASS
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AMASS Defined for Kids
amass
verb \ə-ˈmas\
amassedamass·ing
Definition of AMASS for Kids
: to collect or gather together <The businessman was able to amass a fortune.>
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