Definition of ACCRETE

accrete

Meanings

Verb

  • grow together (of plants and organs)
  • grow or become attached by accretion
    • "The story accreted emotion"
  • 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.

Adj

  • Characterized by accretion; made up.
  • Grown together.

Origin / Etymology

Back-formation from accretion.

Synonyms

adglutinate

Scrabble Score: 11

accrete is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
accrete is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
accrete is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

accrete is a valid Words With Friends word