Accrue

Pronunciation: /əˈkruː/

Definitions of accrue

verb to accumulate or increase over time, typically through interest or investment

Example Sentences

A1 Interest will accrue on the money you deposit into your savings account.

A2 Over time, the benefits of regular exercise will accrue and improve your overall health.

B1 The company policy allows for vacation days to accrue based on years of service.

B2 Investments in the stock market can accrue significant returns over time.

C1 The artist's fame continued to accrue as more people discovered their work.

C2 The benefits of networking can accrue exponentially in terms of career opportunities.

Examples of accrue in a Sentence

formal Interest will accrue on the principal amount over time.

informal The more hours you work, the more vacation days you accrue.

slang I'm trying to accrue enough points to win the game.

figurative Kindness is a currency that accrues value with each act.

Grammatical Forms of accrue

• past tense: accrued
• plural: accrues
• comparative: more accrue
• superlative: most accrue
• present tense: accrue
• future tense: will accrue
• perfect tense: has accrued
• continuous tense: is accruing
• singular: accrue
• positive degree: accrue
• infinitive: to accrue
• gerund: accruing
• participle: accrued

Origin and Evolution of accrue

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'accrue' originated from the Old French word 'acreu' which means 'increased' or 'grown'. It can be traced back to the Latin word 'accrescere' meaning 'to grow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accrue' has retained its meaning of gradual accumulation or increase, often used in financial contexts to refer to the accumulation of interest or benefits over time.