(an instance of) the process of collecting something

gathering or amassing

the process, result, of adding

process of conjoining, adding

build up

development; accumulation

a swelling on the large joint of the big toe

physical growth; lump

the form taken by an insect (e.g. a butterfly) between the time when it creeps or crows (as a larva) and the time when it flies

growth

the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress

growth

the (scientific) process of developing from an earlier or simpler state

development, progress

the process of expanding or being expanded; an enlargement

growth

the process of growing or developing

development, progress

(an instance of) using exaggerated statement(s) made for effect and not to be taken literally as in 'waves as high as Everest'

exaggeration

(an amount as the result of) increasing; to become greater in size, number, degree etc

addition, growth

an (amount of) increase

small step toward gain

the act, state, of being inflated; (a rise in prices brought about by) the expansion of the supply of money, credit etc

increase, swelling

(especially) the act, amount, power, of magnifying

praise

that part of a layer (of rock etc) which can be seen

projection

something growing out of something else

projection

a small hill; upward slope; an increase (in value, temperature etc); a progress (in development)

increase, improvement

to cause (something) to become wider, longer etc by unfolding or unrolling; to put (a substance) on a surface and extend its area by flattening etc

expansion, development; extent