v. ac·cret·ed, ac·cret·ing, ac·cretes v.tr. To make larger or greater, as by increased growth. v.intr. 1. To grow together; fuse. 2. To grow or increase gradually, as by addition. [Back-formation from ACCRETION.] |
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