How do you pronounce accrue?

accrue is pronounced as /əˈkruː/.

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accrue

💰accrue

verb

/əˈkruː/

accretion accumulate

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Meaning

to accumulate or receive over time, especially payments or benefits

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example Sentences

Interest will accrue on the savings account monthly.

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

Example Expressions

accrue interest

Synonyms

accumulate, amass, build up, collect, gather

Entry 1

accumulate, amass, build up, collect, gather

Entry 2

accumulate, amass, collect

Antonyms

lose, spend, diminish, deplete

Entry 1

lose, spend, diminish

Entry 2

diminish, deplete, lose

Collocations

accrue benefits, accrue interest, accrue to, accrue over time

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