ACCU'MULATE, v.t. [L. accumulo, ad and cumulo, to heap; cumulus a heap.]
1. To heap up; to pile; to amass; as, to accumulate earth or stones.
2. To collect or bring together; as to accumulate causes of misery; to accumulate wealth.
ACCU'MULATE, v.i. To grow to a great size, number or quantity; to increase greatly; as public evils accumulate.
ACCU'MULATE, a. Collected into a mass, or quantity.
