accrete

The word “accrete” has 2 syllables: ac-crete

It's pronounced as /əˈkriːt/

What is synonym and antonym for accrete?

In the thesaurus, “accrete” has 14 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for accrete along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for accrete

verb
1. To grow together, combine; to fuse.
2. To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
3. To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
adjective
1. Characterized by accretion; made up.
2. Grown together.

Over time, the dust will accrete on the surface, forming a thick layer.
The minerals began to accrete around the crystal, creating beautiful patterns.
As the river slowed, sediment started to accrete at the bottom.
The company has continued to accrete assets, expanding its portfolio.
Fossils accrete in the sediment, preserving traces of ancient life.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accrete, such as: accumulate, agglutinate, amass, bank, build up, clump, collect.

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