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The act or state of accumulating
“His accumulating of wealth is in fact for the purpose of strengthening the wicked in acting rebelliously.”
A rapid reproduction or multiplying in amounts
A flow inward or into something
Becoming larger in size, degree or intensity
Present participle for to come, accumulate or gather together into a single mass or collection
“Scraps of paper should never be used, for they will accumulate into a pile of unrelated matter, among which it will be difficult to find any desired fact.”
Present participle for to collect, acquire or store an increasing number or quantity of
“The tyrant is hoarding power for himself, much like squirrels accumulate acorns in the late fall.”
Present participle for to earn or acquire into one's possessions
“He is profligate only in his determination to accumulate his wealth in the form of unspoiled land and untamed nature.”
Present participle for to increase in extent, amount, or degree
“The number of pending emails would begin to accumulate during the course of my vacation.”
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