store up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To build up a supply of (something), usually for use at a particular time in the future, when the time is right.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tích lũy một lượng (điều gì) để sử dụng vào một thời điểm cụ thể trong tương lai

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They should store up an untold wealth of heroic sentiment; they should acquire the habit of carrying a literary quality in their conversation; they should carry a heart full of the fresh and delightful associations and memories connected with poetry hours to brighten mature years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “store up” mean?

To build up a supply of (something), usually for use at a particular time in the future, when the time is right.

Is “store up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.