Meaning of the word "Amass a fortune" in English

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Amass a fortune

US /əˈmæs ə ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /əˈmæs ə ˈfɔːtʃən/

Phrase

to gather or accumulate a large amount of money or wealth over time

Example:
He worked tirelessly for decades to amass a fortune.
Many entrepreneurs dream of starting a business and eventually amassing a fortune.