accrue

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/əˈkruː/

verb
Gather or receive over time

accrue in a sentence

  • “Interest will accrue on the savings account.”
  • “Investments that have accrued interest and dividends.”
  • “Experience accrues with every hour of dedicated practice.”

What does “accrue” mean?

accrue (verb) means gather or receive over time. It is pronounced /əˈkruː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "accrue" mean?
accrue (verb) means: Gather or receive over time
How do you pronounce "accrue"?
"accrue" is pronounced /əˈkruː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "accrue" in a sentence?
Here is "accrue" used in a sentence: Interest will accrue on the savings account.

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