hoarded

Definitions

Amassed and stored away a supply of something, typically for future use.

Accumulated a large quantity of objects, often in a disorganized or obsessive manner.

Examples

The squirrel hoarded a large supply of acorns to prepare for the harsh winter ahead.

For years, the eccentric collector hoarded vintage newspapers in his attic until there was barely room to walk.

Synonyms

amassed accumulated stockpiled stored collected saved treasured

Antonyms

distributed squandered spent wasted dispersed shared given away