Accrue Meaning in English
word
əˈkɹu
uh-KROO
ɐkɹˈuː
uh-KROO
Definition
To gradually increase or collect over time, often used for money, interest, or benefits.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and mainly used in business, finance, or legal contexts. Common collocations: 'accrue interest', 'accrue benefits', 'accrue debt'. Rare in everyday conversation; 'accumulate' is more general.
Spanish: acumularse - generarsePortuguese (BR): acumular - acumular-sePortuguese (PT): acumular - acumular-seChinese (Simplified): 累积 - 增加Chinese (Traditional): 累積 - 增加Hindi: जमा होना - बढ़नाArabic: يتراكم - يزدادBengali: সংগ্রহ হওয়া - জমা হওয়াRussian: накапливаться - начислятьсяJapanese: 蓄積する - 発生する（利息・利益など）Vietnamese: tích luỹ - phát sinhKorean: 쌓이다 - 누적되다Turkish: birikmek - tahakkuk etmekUrdu: جمع ہونا - بڑھناIndonesian: terkumpul - bertambah
Example Sentences
Interest will accrue on your savings each month.
basic
The company allows employees to accrue paid leave over time.
basic
Late fees can accrue if the bill is not paid on time.
basic
Small savings can accrue into a large sum over many years.
natural
He didn’t realize how much debt had accrued on his account until he checked the statement.
natural
Rewards points accrue automatically every time you use your card.
natural