accrue
Translation
to accrue, to accumulate
Examples
Interest will accrue on the account.
Interest will accrue on the account.
Benefits will accrue to you over time.
Benefits will accrue to you over time.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) accrues Interest will accrue on the account.
((sth.)) accrues to ((sb./sth.)) Benefits will accrue to you over time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accumulate, collect, build up
Etymology
From Old French 'acreue' (growth, increase), from 'acreistre', from Latin 'accrescere' (to grow).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'a crew' of benefits gradually gathering for you. The benefits accrue.