Synonyms of amass

amass

verb

ə-ˈmas 

1

as in to collect

to bring together in one body or place

amassed a truckload of donations in the course of their canned food drive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collect
• gather
• assemble
• accumulate
• garner
• corral
• group
• combine
• join
• congregate
• pack
• concentrate
• get together
• lump
• round up
• bulk (up)
• constellate
• muster
• organize
• unite
• pile
• stack
• pick up
• arrange
• bunch
• compile
• ball
• raise
• batch
• heap
• merge
• connect
• rally
• flock
• herd
• collate
• cluster
• systematize
• swarm
• huddle
• band
• throng
• regroup
• link
• pool
• archive
• press
• brigade
• hive
• scrape (up or together)
• regather
• re-collect

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disperse
• dispel
• scatter
• dissipate
• separate
• send
• dissolve
• sever
• split (up)
• disintegrate
• dismiss
• break up
• disband

2

as in to accumulate

to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass

over the last month a huge mound of paperwork has amassed on my desk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accumulate
• gather
• collect
• concentrate
• conglomerate
• pile (up)
• accrete
• build up
• stack (up)
• mass
• drift
• lump
• agglutinate
• clump
• ridge
• bank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disperse
• scatter
• dissipate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amass

Da Vittorio received its first Michelin star in 1978 and has since amassed two more, in 1996 and 2020. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The Chase Ellison, 43, has amassed a media empire in record time. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

The sophomore slot receiver from Austin came into the game fresh off the second 100-yard outing of his college career and now has three in his past five games after amassing 164 on Saturday. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Phillips was part of rushing stable of four backs who amassed 266 yards on 50 carries and scored four touchdowns. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026