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verb (used without object), -crued, -cru·ing.
1.
to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
2.
to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.
3.
Law. to become a present and enforceable right or demand.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English acruen, acrewen, probably < Anglo-French accru(e), Middle French accreu(e), past participle of ac(c)reistre to increase < Latin accrēscere grow. See ac-, crew1, accretion
1425–75; late Middle English acruen, acrewen, probably < Anglo-French accru(e), Middle French accreu(e), past participle of ac(c)reistre to increase < Latin accrēscere grow. See ac-, crew1, accretion
Related forms
ac·cru·a·ble, adjective
ac·crue·ment, noun
non·ac·crued, adjective
non·ac·cru·ing, adjective
su·per·ac·crue, verb (used without object), -crued, -cru·ing.
EXPANDun·ac·crued, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1, 2. accumulate, collect, grow, increase.
1, 2. accumulate, collect, grow, increase.
Antonyms
1, 2. dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen, dissipate.
1, 2. dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen, dissipate.
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Accrue
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Example Sentences
- The benefits of concluding trade deals are certain and accrue in the short term.
- Your data is useless if you don't follow proper protocol to accrue it.
- The company's college program will allow workers to accrue credits for training at work.
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Word Origin & History
accrue
mid-15c., from O.Fr. acreue "growth, increase," from acreu, pp. of acreistre "to increase," from L. accrescere (see accretion).
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