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accrete

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As a verb, accrete means grow together, combine. As an adjective, it means characterized by accretion.

Meanings of accrete

6 meanings

To grow together, combine; to fuse.
“Astronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago.”
To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
Grow or become attached by accretion
“The story accreted emotion”

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

verb: grow together (of plants and organs)

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Scrabble & Words With Friends: valid word11 points before bonuses.7 letters.