hoard

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Hoard' means to accumulate and hide or store away, usually with reluctance to use or share. Like someone storing way more supplies than needed for a project.

Examples in Different Contexts

Artistically, 'hoarding' can imply an obsessive collection. An art curator might observe, 'This exhibition showcases the artist's hoarding tendencies through a vast array of collected items.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Creatives should always be on the lookout for unique elements that can set their designs apart.

Response:

That's true, if we hoard a good collection of resources, it can provide us with more options when creating new designs.

Impact

Scenario:

The help we receive from donors is great, but we must also think about equitable distribution to our target communities.

Response:

I agree, while we hoard the donations we receive, we also make sure we distribute them fairly to smaller organizations that rely on us.