accretes
The word “accretes” has 2 syllables: ac-cretes
It's pronounced as /əˈkriːts/
What is synonym and antonym for accretes?
In the thesaurus, “accretes” has 14 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for accretes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for accretes
- accumulates
- agglutinates
- amasses
- banks
- builds up
- clumps
- collects
- concentrates
- conglomerates
- drifts
- gathers
- lumps
- masses
- ridges
Antonyms for accretes
- disperses
- dissipates
- scatters
Meanings of accretes
- verb
- To grow together, combine; to fuse.
- To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
- To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
Example Sentences
- Over time, the ice accretes on the surface of the glacier.
- As the river flows, it accretes sediment along its banks.
- The salt accretes on the surface of the water after evaporation.
- Dust from the desert accretes on the windowsills over the years.
- The mineral deposit accretes around the cave formations, creating stalactites.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accretes, such as: accumulates, agglutinates, amasses, banks, builds up, clumps, collects.
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Related Words
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