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accrete

Secrete vs Accrete - What's the difference?

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 vs Absorb - What's the difference?

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 vs Accrete - What's the difference?

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 vs Undefined - What's the difference?

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 vs Accrete - What's the difference?

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 vs Increase - What's the difference?

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 vs Flocculate - What's the difference?

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 vs Glean - What's the difference?

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 vs Accumulate - What's the difference?

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 vs Gather - What's the difference?

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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