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accrete.

To grow together, combine; to fuse.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/əˈkɹiːt/UK, US/əˈkɹit/UK, US
  1. To grow together, combine; to fuse.

    intransitive
    Astronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago.
  2. To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.

    intransitive
  3. To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from accretion.

adj/əˈkɹiːt/UK, US/əˈkɹit/UK, US
  1. Characterized by accretion; made up.

    not-comparable
    accrete matter
  2. Grown together.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from accretion.

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