1. to grow or increase gradually by the addition of new layers or matter
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘accrete’

Examples

• The coral reef accretes slowly over many years.
• Ice accretes on the airplane’s wings during winter flights.
• The planet accretes material from the surrounding dust cloud.
• Sediment accretes at the river’s mouth, forming a delta.
• The company’s debt accretes interest monthly.
• Snow accretes on the mountain peaks throughout the winter.