accumulate
/əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/verb
To gather things together gradually until they form a large amount or pile.
Example sentences
- “Old newspapers accumulated in the garage over the years.”
- “Snow accumulated on the roof faster than we could shovel it off.”
Implies a slow, gradual buildup. Dust, debt, and evidence all accumulate; something that appears suddenly does not.