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accrue in German

accrue in German is anfallen, ansammeln, entstehen — accrue means to grow larger over time.

accrue in German

anfallen
verb
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
ansammeln
verb
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
entstehen
verb
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
erwachsen
verb
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
sammeln
verb
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
zufließen
verb
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
anwachsen
verb
(intransitive, accounting) To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
auflaufen
verb
(intransitive, accounting) To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
wachsen
verb
(intransitive, accounting) To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
zuwachsen
verb
(intransitive, accounting) To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
ansammeln
verb
(transitive) To accumulate.
sammeln
verb
(transitive) To accumulate.
zufallen
verb
(intransitive, legal) To become an enforceable and permanent right.

What does "accrue" mean?

  1. verb To grow larger over time.
  2. verb To build up gradually as a result of growth, especially as interest earned on money lent out.
  3. verb To build up simply because time has gone by.
    "The monthly financial statements show all the actual but only some of the accrued expenses."
  4. verb To gather or build up gradually.
    "He has accrued nine sick days."
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accrue in a sentence

  • The monthly financial statements show all the actual but only some of the accrued expenses.
  • He has accrued nine sick days.

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What is "accrue" in German?
"accrue" in German is anfallen, ansammeln, entstehen. accrue means: To grow larger over time.
Are there other ways to say "accrue" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "accrue": anfallen, ansammeln, entstehen, erwachsen, sammeln, zufließen.
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