ACCRUE Meaning and
Definition
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Accrue is a transitive verb that refers to the gradual accumulation or increase of something over time, particularly in terms of tangible and measurable benefits or liabilities. It encompasses the idea of the accrual process, where something is earned, acquired, or owed.
In a financial context, accrue commonly involves the accumulation of interest, income, or expenses. For instance, interest on a loan or deposit accrues as it builds up over time. Similarly, revenue or expenses can accrue as they accumulate over a given period. Accrued income and accrued expenses are commonly used accounting terms reflecting this concept.
Accrue can also extend beyond monetary aspects. It can apply to the accumulation of non-monetary assets, such as the increase in vacation days earned by an employee over time. It can also refer to intangible resources, such as knowledge or experience, which accumulate gradually with consistent effort or practice.
Moreover, the term is not limited to positive accumulation. Accrue can describe the growth of negative consequences or liabilities. For example, interest charges on delinquent payments may accrue, resulting in accumulating debt for the debtor.
Overall, accrue encompasses the gradual accumulation or increase of resources or liabilities and is commonly used in financial, business, and accounting contexts.
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To arise from; to proceed; to come to; to be added as increase or profit.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ACCRUE
The word "accrue" comes from the Old French term "ac(c)reue", which means "to grow, increase, or accrue". This Old French word is derived from the Latin term "accrescere", which has a similar meaning of "to grow or increase". The Latin term is a combination of the prefix "ad-" (meaning "to" or "towards") and the verb "crescere" (meaning "to grow"). Over time, "ac(c)reue" in Old French transformed into "accrue" in English, retaining its original sense of growth or increase.
Idioms with the word ACCRUE
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accrue to sm or sth
The idiom "accrue to someone or something" refers to the accumulation or gradual build-up of certain benefits, advantages, profits, or responsibilities over time, which are typically gained or attributed to a specific person, group, or entity.
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accrue to someone or something
The phrase "accrue to someone or something" means to accumulate or gather gradually over time, often referring to something favorable or beneficial. It suggests the gradual increase or buildup of some advantage or benefit for a particular person or entity.
Similar spelling words for ACCRUE
Conjugate verb Accrue
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