Meaning of the word accumulate in English

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accumulate

US /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/
UK /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

gather or acquire an increasing number or quantity of

Example:
Over the years, he accumulated a vast collection of books.
Dust and dirt quickly accumulate in an empty house.
2.

increase in quantity or extent over a period of time

Example:
The evidence against him began to accumulate.
Interest will accumulate on the unpaid balance.
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