What Does Accrue Mean? Definition, Usage & Easy Story — How Small Steps Quietly Grow Big Rewards

By Write To Fly Sky High - July 05, 2025


 1. Word: Accrue

Meaning:

Accrue (verb): 

To accumulate or grow over time. 

Eg: When Patience Turns into Progress.


Accrue vocabulary visual image - To grow over time
Accrue



Synonyms: Gather, Accumulate, Collect.
Antonyms: Decrease, Spend, Reduce.


Usage:

Interest will accrue on your savings account monthly.


Short Story:

Riya's forgotten ₹500 in savings quietly accrued interest, surprising her after a year.


Closely Related Words:

  • Acquire (get something)

  • Accuse (blame someone)


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