accrete

[US]/əˈkri:t/
[UK]/əˈkrit/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to grow or become attached; to merge
vt. to cause to adhere; to join
adj. merged; accumulated
Word Forms
Past Tenseaccreted
Past Participleaccreted
Present Participleaccreting
Third Person Singularaccretes
Pluralaccretes

Phrases & Collocations

accrete slowly

accrete minerals

accrete sediment

accrete over time

accrete gradually

Example Sentences

The coral reef continues to accrete over time.

Minerals in the water slowly accrete on the cave walls.

The snowflakes accrete and form a thick layer of ice.

Layers of sediment accrete at the bottom of the lake.

The artist's style accreted elements of different cultures.

Over time, dust particles accrete on the surface of the furniture.

The company's success was a result of accreting various talents.

The star accretes matter from its surrounding space.

The team's strategy accreted ideas from different members.

The writer's style accreted influences from various literary movements.

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