verb๐ShareTo grow together, combine; to fuse."Astronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago."geologybiologyastronomymaterialprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually."The student's knowledge of history gradually accreted throughout the year as she read more books. "geologyastronomybiologysciencemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing."Over time, sand and seashells accrete on the beach, slowly building up the coastline. "geologyastronomybiologyphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareCharacterized by accretion; made up"accrete matter"geologyastronomymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareGrown together"The accrete layers of sediment on the riverbed gradually built up over centuries, forming new land. "biologygeologyastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading