What is another word for feathering one's nest?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛðəɹɪŋ wˈɒnz nˈɛst] (IPA)

Feathering one's nest is a phrase that describes the act of accumulating wealth or possessions for personal benefit. There are several synonyms for this expression such as preparing for the future, saving for a rainy day, hoarding, amassing, accumulating, stockpiling, building up for the future, stashing away and laying in. Each of these alternatives suggests a slightly different emphasis, but all are indicative of the effort to secure one's future, either by accumulating resources for future use or by establishing a strong foundation for financial stability. Whatever word choice, feathering one's nest refers to the actions and behaviors that a person takes to fortify their financial security.

What are the hypernyms for Feathering one's nest?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    better oneself, Enrich oneself, accumulate wealth, amass resources.

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