English

Etymology
French ambusher, LL. amassare; Latin ad + massa lump, mass. See Mass.

Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /��mæs/

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
en-verb|amass|es

1. To collect into a mass or heap; to gather a great quantity of; to accumulate; as, to amass a treasure or a fortune; to amass words or phrases.

#:...he reluctantly returned to the old Nevada mines, there to recruit his health and to amass money enough to allow him to pursue his object without privation. — Doyle

Synonyms
To accumulate; heap up; pile.

Translations

Portuguese: amontoar

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fr:amass
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