amount to

phrasal verb

amounted to; amounting to; amounts to

: to produce (a total) when added together

The bill amounted to 10 dollars.

The number of people taking part amounted to no more than a few hundred.

: to be the same in meaning or effect as (something)

acts that amount to treason

Anything less than total victory would amount to failure/failing.

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But the most special ballad of the final night at the Forum came during the run’s secret song segment… which, in the case of this mini-residency, amounted to a different Christmas song that Eilish performed each of the five gigs. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 Amazon’s total injury rate amounts to 45 injuries per 100 full-time workers. —

Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The women of the Six Triple Eight far exceeded expectations, completing their mission in 90 days despite being given twice that amount to get the job done. —

Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 The pattern of conduct, coupled with statements suggesting that some Israeli officials wished to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, may amount to the crime of genocide. —

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amount to