amount to

1. Add up, develop into, as in Even though she's careful with her money, her savings don't amount to much , or All parents hope that their children will amount to something . [Mid-1500s]

2. Be equivalent to, as in Twenty persons won't amount to a good turnout . [Late 1300s] Also see amount to the same thing .

Example Sentences

Highlighting the RSF's actions in el-Fasher, the report accused the group of using starvation as a method of warfare that might amount to the crime of extermination.

From BBC

Rayner has often spoken about being told she would "never amount to anything", after she left school without any qualifications.

From BBC

Netanyahu has said recognising statehood in the wake of the Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, which triggered the war in Gaza, would amount to "a reward for terrorism".

From BBC

The nine Premier League clubs that have qualified for European competition will have to comply with Uefa's SCR rules, which are stricter than PSR and allow spending on player wages and fees to amount to no more than 70% of revenues - down from 80% - for 2025.

From BBC

Would this address amount to Stephen Miller and J.D.

From Slate

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