amass

[uh-mas]

verb (used with object)

1. to gather for oneself; collect as one's own.

   to amass a huge amount of money.

   Synonyms: accumulate

2. to collect into a mass or pile; gather.

   He amassed his papers for his memoirs.

   Synonyms: aggregate, assemble

verb (used without object)

1. to come together; assemble.

   crowds amassing for the parade.

amass

/ əˈmæs /

verb

1. (tr) to accumulate or collect (esp riches, etc)

2. to gather in a heap; bring together

Other Word Forms

• amasser noun
• amassable adjective
• amassment noun
• reamass verb (used with object)
• reamassment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amass¹

First recorded in 1475–85; from French amasser, equivalent to a- a- ⁵ ( def. ) + masse mass ( def. ) + -er, infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of amass¹

C15: from Old French amasser, from masse _mass

Example Sentences

They had amassed the same number heading into the last Rugby World Cup final.

From BBC

The project has also amassed broad support from organized labor, especially the region’s construction trade unions, which say it would create thousands of jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

In particular, this month the Bank will set out its plans for the sell-off its own stock of government debt, amassed over years.

From BBC

A self-proclaimed "Nazi" teenager has been detained for 18 months after a court heard he had amassed a hoard of weapons and discussed online whether to "shoot up" his school.

From BBC

The two-day winner-takes all Diamond League Final was contested by the athletes who amassed the most points across this season's 14 regular series meetings.

From BBC

Related Words

• assemble 
• collect 
• compile 
• garner 
• hoard 
• stockpile