secrete |
accrete |
As verbs the difference between secrete and accrete
is that
secrete is while
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse.
As adjectives the difference between secrete and accrete
is that
secrete is secreted while
accrete is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
accrete |
absorb |
In lang=en terms the difference between accrete and absorb
is that
accrete is to make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing while
absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.
As verbs the difference between accrete and absorb
is that
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse while
absorb is to include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up .
As an adjective accrete
is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
acquire |
accrete |
In lang=en terms the difference between acquire and accrete
is that
acquire is to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own, as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits while
accrete is to make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
As verbs the difference between acquire and accrete
is that
acquire is to get while
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse.
As an adjective accrete is
characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
accrete |
undefined |
As adjectives the difference between accrete and undefined
is that
accrete is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter while
undefined is lacking a definition or value.
As a verb accrete
is to grow together, combine; to fuse.
acrue |
accrete |
As verbs the difference between acrue and accrete
is that
acrue is while
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse.
As an adjective accrete is
characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
accrete |
increase |
In transitive terms the difference between accrete and increase
is that
accrete is to make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing while
increase is to make (a quantity) larger.
As verbs the difference between accrete and increase
is that
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse while
increase is to become larger.
As an adjective accrete
is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
As a noun increase is
an amount by which a quantity is increased.
accrete |
flocculate |
As verbs the difference between accrete and flocculate
is that
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse while
flocculate is to collect together in a loose aggregation like flocks (tufts) of wool.
As an adjective accrete
is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
accrete |
glean |
As verbs the difference between accrete and glean
is that
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse while
glean is to collect (grain, grapes, etc) left behind after the main harvest or gathering.
As an adjective accrete
is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
As a noun glean is
a collection made by gleaning or
glean can be (obsolete) cleaning; afterbirth.
accrete |
accumulate |
In intransitive terms the difference between accrete and accumulate
is that
accrete is to adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually while
accumulate is to grow or increase in quantity or number; to increase greatly.
In transitive terms the difference between accrete and accumulate
is that
accrete is to make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing while
accumulate is to heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together; to amass.
accrete |
gather |
As verbs the difference between accrete and gather
is that
accrete is to grow together, combine; to fuse while
gather is to collect; normally separate things.
As an adjective accrete
is characterized by accretion; made up; as,
accrete matter.
As a noun gather is
a plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.
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