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
• dissipate
• scatter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amass

The league has amassed more than 600,000 followers across social-media platforms, and hopes to grow that interest over the next six to eight weeks. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Laneige Sleeping Mask amassed a crazy fanbase a few years ago, and judging by shoppers’ reviews, its popularity hasn’t waned. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, had amassed roughly $16 million for her reelection bid before Jackson became the nominee, while Republicans have already begun spending to introduce him to voters through negative advertising. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Reuters at the enclave's border saw Moroccan police in riot gear using tear gas to disperse some of the people amassed near the fences. — Michael Francis Gore, USA Today, 31 July 2026