Accrete
verb
To grow or increase gradually, often through the accumulation of layers or substances.
Over the years, sediment began to accrete at the bottom of the lake.
Often appears as...
- accrete layers
- accrete material
Usage tips
Neutral
accrete with, allow to accrete, gradually accrete
verb
To add or join something to a larger whole, especially by accumulation.
New students will accrete in the school as more families move to the area.
Often appears as...
- accrete members
- accrete resources
Usage tips
Formal
accrete new members, gradually accrete resources, independently accrete
verb
To grow or increase gradually, often through the accumulation of layers or substances.
Over the years, sediment began to accrete at the bottom of the lake.
Often appears as...
- accrete layers
- accrete material
Usage tips
Neutral
accrete with, allow to accrete, gradually accrete
verb
To add or join something to a larger whole, especially by accumulation.
New students will accrete in the school as more families move to the area.
Often appears as...
- accrete members
- accrete resources
Usage tips
Formal
accrete new members, gradually accrete resources, independently accrete
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Growth
Understand that 'accrete' indicates a gradual process, so use it when referring to something that builds up slowly.
In chemistry, we might say, 'The crystals began to accrete.'
Pro Tip 2/3Geological Process
Use 'accrete' in discussions of geology to describe how materials form mountains or land from layers.
Example: 'The continent will accrete over millions of years.'
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Development
You can use it metaphorically when discussing personal growth or relationships.
For instance, 'Friendship can accrete over shared experiences.'
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Growth
Understand that 'accrete' indicates a gradual process, so use it when referring to something that builds up slowly.
In chemistry, we might say, 'The crystals began to accrete.'
Pro Tip 2/3Geological Process
Use 'accrete' in discussions of geology to describe how materials form mountains or land from layers.
Example: 'The continent will accrete over millions of years.'
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Development
You can use it metaphorically when discussing personal growth or relationships.
For instance, 'Friendship can accrete over shared experiences.'
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Growth
Understand that 'accrete' indicates a gradual process, so use it when referring to something that builds up slowly.
In chemistry, we might say, 'The crystals began to accrete.'
Pro Tip 2/3Geological Process
Use 'accrete' in discussions of geology to describe how materials form mountains or land from layers.
Example: 'The continent will accrete over millions of years.'
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Development
You can use it metaphorically when discussing personal growth or relationships.
For instance, 'Friendship can accrete over shared experiences.'
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