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Accrue Definition & Meaning

accrue
verb
  1. grow by addition; "The interest accrues"
  2. come into the possession of; "The house accrued to the oldest son"

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Frequently asked questions

What does accrue mean?
grow by addition; "The interest accrues" come into the possession of; "The house accrued to the oldest son"
What part of speech is accrue?
Accrue is a verb.
How many definitions does accrue have?
Accrue has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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