accrete (Meaning)
accrete (v)
grow together (of plants and organs)
grow or become attached by accretion
accrete (v. i.)
To grow together.
To adhere; to grow (to); to be added; -- with to.
accrete (v. t.)
To make adhere; to add.
accrete (a.)
Characterized by accretion; made up; as, accrete matter.
Grown together.
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accrete Sentence Examples
- The stalactites in the cave slowly accrete over time as mineral-rich water drips from the ceiling.
- In the field of astronomy, stars are known to accrete matter from their surrounding space, forming planetary systems.
- As the river flows downstream, it has the ability to accrete sediment and build up sandbars along its banks.
- The company's success is likely to accrete through strategic partnerships and innovative business practices.
- Coral reefs accrete calcium carbonate from the ocean, forming intricate and diverse underwater ecosystems.
- Over the centuries, layers of sediment continued to accrete, forming the majestic geological formations seen in the Grand Canyon.
- The scientist observed how crystals in the solution began to accrete and grow larger over time.
- The conglomerate is expected to accrete additional businesses, expanding its influence in the market.
- Through a process of accretion, the small village grew into a bustling town with a diverse population.
- The committee aims to accrete valuable insights from various stakeholders to make informed decisions about the project.
FAQs About the word accrete
grow together (of plants and organs), grow or become attached by accretionTo grow together., To adhere; to grow (to); to be added; -- with to., To make adhere;
accumulate, pile (up), amass, collect, concentrate,gather, conglomerate, agglutinate,mass, drift
disperse, disperse,dissipate, scatter, dissipate, scatter,
The stalactites in the cave slowly accrete over time as mineral-rich water drips from the ceiling.
In the field of astronomy, stars are known to accrete matter from their surrounding space, forming planetary systems.
As the river flows downstream, it has the ability to accrete sediment and build up sandbars along its banks.
The company's success is likely to accrete through strategic partnerships and innovative business practices.
