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accretes

The correct spelling is accretes.

How to pronounce accretes

verb

Say it like: Acc-ret-es

The correct spelling is accretes. To grow together, combine; to fuse. For example: "Astronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago."

Usage Examples

Astronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To grow together, combine; to fuse.
  2. 2.To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
  3. 3.To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.

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