verb
accrue
Accrue (verb) means to increase, to rise.
verb
1
To increase, to rise
2
To reach or come to by way of increase; to arise or spring up because of growth or result, especially as the produce of money lent.
3
To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
4
To accumulate.
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Etymology
First attested in mid 15th century. From Middle English acrewen, borrowed from Old French acreüe, past participle of accreistre (“to increase”), from Latin accrēsco (“increase”), from ad (“in addition”) + crēscō (“to grow”). Compare accrete.
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What is the meaning of accrue?
"accrue" (verb) means to increase, to rise.
What are the different meanings of accrue?
"accrue" has 3 main meanings: 1. To increase, to rise; 2. To reach or come to by way of increase; to arise or spring up because of growth or result, especially as the produce of money lent; 3. To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.