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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ac•crue /əˈkru/USA pronunciation v., -crued, -cru•ing. - to grow or increase over time, esp. by adding gradually:[no object]The interest accrued at 6% a year.
- to collect and allow to accumulate:[~ + object]She accrued some fine paintings.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ac•crue (ə kro̅o̅′),USA pronunciation v.i., -crued, -cru•ing. - to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
- to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.
- Lawto become a present and enforceable right or demand.
- Latin accrēscere grow. See ac-, crew1, accretion
- Anglo-French accru(e), Middle French accreu(e), past participle of ac(c)reistre to increase
- late Middle English acruen, acrewen, probably 1425–75
ac•cru′a•ble, adj. ac•crue′ment, n. - 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged accumulate, collect, grow, increase.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen, dissipate.
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