accrete verb. [ǝ'kri:t] L18.
[Latin accret- pa. ppl stem of accrescere: see ACCRESCE.]
1. verb intrans. Grow together, combine; grow by adhesion or coalescence of or from smaller bodies; adhere or become attached to or on to. L18.

2. verb trans. Cause to grow or unite to; draw or attract to oneself or itself. L19.

■ accrete adjective formed by accretion; made up, factitious: E19.

■ accretive adjective accretionary M17.

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