accrue in English
- accrue⇄accrue, verb, -crued,-cruing.
- accrue⇄v.i. 1. to come as a natural product or result.
Ex. Ability to think clearly will accrue to you from good habits of study.
(SYN) amass, accrete.
2. to grow or arise as the product of money invested.
Ex. Interest begins to accrue - accrue⇄v.t. to obtain or derive (from).
Ex. ... and denied that South Korea would accrue any benefits from Japan's growing industrial power (New York Times).
(SYN) collect, gather.
accrue in Hindi हिन्दी
accrue in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
accrue in Marathi मराठी
Accrue
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/əˈkruː/
Definitions
- To accumulate or receive payments or benefits over time.
- To increase gradually as a result of growth or addition.
Usage Examples
- Interest will accrue on the loan until it is paid off.
- Over time, they were able to accrue significant savings.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "accrescere," meaning "to increase," from "ad-" (to) and "crescere" (to grow).
Synonyms
- Accumulate
- Collect
- Gather
Antonyms
- Decrease
- Reduce
- Withdraw
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Acumular |
| French | Accroître |
| German | Ansammeln |
| Italian | Accrescere |
| Portuguese | Acumular |
| Russian | Нарастать |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 增加 |
| Japanese | 蓄積する |
| Korean | 축적하다 |
| Arabic | يتزايد |
| Hindi | जमा करना |
| Bengali | অ্যাক্রুয়াল করা |
| Telugu | సంప్రదించు |
| Tamil | சேமிக்கவும் |
| Marathi | जमा करणे |
| Gujarati | એકત્રિત કરવું |
| Punjabi | ਇਕੱਤਰ ਕਰਨਾ |
| Malayalam | സംഗ്രഹിക്കുക |
| Kannada | ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣೆ |
| Odia | ଅକ୍ରୁ ହେବା |
| Assamese | অগ্ৰসৰ হওয়া |
| Urdu | جمع کرنا |
| Sinhala | සංග්රහ කරන්න |
| Vietnamese | Tích lũy |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary depending on regional accents and dialects.
Historical Usage
The term has been used in English since the early 15th century, particularly in legal and financial contexts.
Cultural Nuances
Accrual reflects the importance of timely recognition of economic benefits, particularly in accounting and finance.
More Information
This section may explore the implications of accruing benefits or payments in various contexts, including finance, investments, and savings.