acc
rete
Third Person
accretes
Present Participle
accreting
Past Tense
accreted
Past Participle
accreted
1
grow together (of plants and organs)
2
to gradually grow or increase by adding layers or parts over time
- Coral reefs accrete over time as coral polyps build upon the calcium carbonate skeletons of previous generations.
- The artist's collection of paintings accreted over decades, reflecting her evolving style.
- Sedimentary rocks accrete layer by layer as minerals and sediments settle and solidify over millennia.
- The company's assets accreted through strategic acquisitions and prudent investments.
- Language evolves as new words and meanings accrete into the lexicon over generations.