Definition

Describing something that is piled up or arranged in closely packed groups or clusters.

Example

The acervate arrangement of the flowers created a stunning visual effect in the garden.

Conversation

Have you seen the garden lately?

Yeah, it looks really acervate with all those flowers!

I love how everything is growing together in heaps.

Me too! It gives it such a cozy and vibrant feel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To pile or stack things together in a heap.

Example

The gardener decided to acervate the fallen leaves into a large pile.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to acervate all these papers before the meeting tomorrow.

That sounds like a lot of work! Do you need help?

Yeah, I could really use an extra pair of hands to sort through them.

Root Explanation

Acervate is derived from the Latin "acervus" (meaning a heap or pile) combined with the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to become). The word "acervate" means to form into a heap or pile.

Memory Tip

Imagine creating a 'heap' ('acervus') of something and the '-ate' means to make it happen. This helps you remember that 'acervate' means to make something into a heap.

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