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1. (v.i.) accrue
to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
2. accrue
to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.
3. accrue
Law. to become a present and enforceable right.
4. (v.t.) accrue
to accumulate or earn over time:
to accrue interest.
Etymology: (1425–75; prob. < AF, MF accreu(e), ptp. of ac(c)reistre to increase < L accrēscere to grow)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) accrue
grow by addition
"The interest accrues"
2. (verb) accrue, fall
come into the possession of
"The house accrued to the oldest son"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) accrue
to increase; to augment
2. (noun) accrue
to come to by way of increase; to arise or spring as a growth or result; to be added as increase, profit, or damage, especially as the produce of money lent
3. (noun) accrue
something that accrues; advantage accruing
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