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acrescer — meaning in English

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English meaning

accrue verb To grow larger over time.

Senses

acrescer is used for these senses in English:

accrete (intransitive) To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
accrue (intransitive) To increase, to rise

accrue — full definition

verb To grow larger over time.
verb To build up gradually as a result of growth, especially as interest earned on money lent out.
verb To build up simply because time has gone by.
verb To gather or build up gradually.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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