accrue — to increase or accumulate over time, especially interest or benefits
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to increase or accumulate over time, especially interest or benefits
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkruː/
Korean meaning: (이자나 혜택이) 점진적으로 누적되다, 쌓이다
Korean pronunciation: 어-크루 (강세: 크루)
Example Sentences
- My debt seems to accrue faster than my pizza disappears at a college party.
- Vacation days accrue monthly, but somehow mine always expire before I use them.
- Late fees will accrue if you don't pay your credit card bill on time.
accrue
VERB//əˈkruː//
to increase or accumulate over time, especially interest or benefits
Money accumulating over time
Benefits accrue for the hardworking crew when payment is due!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'accruer' meaning 'to increase or grow,' derived from Latin 'accrescere' (ad- 'to' + crescere 'to grow'). The word entered English in the 14th century through Norman French legal and financial terminology.
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📝Examples
“My debt seems to accrue faster than my pizza disappears at a college party.”
“Vacation days accrue monthly, but somehow mine always expire before I use them.”
“Late fees will accrue if you don't pay your credit card bill on time.”
“The benefits of exercise accrue slowly but surely over months of consistent training.”
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