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amass

[əˈmæs]

amass Definition

to gather or collect a large quantity of something, especially money or information.

Using amass: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amass" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He amassed a fortune through his investments.

  • Example

    The company has amassed a large collection of data.

  • Example

    She has been amassing evidence to support her case.

amass Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with amass

  • to accumulate a large amount of wealth

    Example

    He worked hard to amass a fortune and retire early.

  • to collect a large amount of evidence to support a claim or argument

    Example

    The lawyer spent months amassing evidence for the trial.

  • amass troops

    to gather a large number of soldiers or military forces

    Example

    The general planned to amass troops at the border.

Origins of amass

from Old French 'amasser', from 'a-' (to) + 'masser' (gather)

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Summary: amass in Brief

'Amass' [əˈmæs] means to gather or collect a large quantity of something, especially money or information. It is often used in phrases like 'amass a fortune' or 'amass evidence.' 'Amass' is a formal word that can be replaced with 'accumulate' or 'gather.'