accrue (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkruː/

Definition

To grow or accumulate over a period of time.

Examples

• The company's debt continued to accrue.

• Benefits accrue to the employee over the years of service.

• More and more evidence began to accrue in support of the theory.

How to Use accrue

accrue to (prepositional phrase)

To be received or obtained by someone. — "The benefits of the new policy will accrue to all employees."

accrue interest (collocation)

To earn interest over time. — "The savings account allows interest to accrue."

accrue debt (collocation)

To accumulate debt over time. — "If payments are missed, more debt will accrue."

Synonyms of accrue

Words with a similar meaning to accrue:

• gather
• collect
• accumulate
• amass

Antonyms of accrue

Words with the opposite meaning to accrue:

• decrease
• diminish
• liquidate

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