Definition of accrue

accrueverb

tích lũy

/əˈkruː//əˈkruː/

The word "accrue" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "accrire" means "to grow" or "to increase", which is derived from the verb "acrum", which means "to grow" or "to rise". The Latin word was used to describe the growth or increase of something over time, such as the growth of crops or the increase of debts. The word "accrue" entered the English language in the 14th century and initially meant "to grow" or "to increase". Over time, its meaning shifted to "to accumulate or grow in amount or degree", particularly in financial contexts. For example, interest or charges may "accrue" over time. Today, the word is commonly used in business, finance, and accounting to describe the accumulation of costs, debts, or profits over a period of time.

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to increase over a period of time

tăng lên trong một khoảng thời gian

Example:
  • Interest will accrue if you keep your money in a savings account.

    Tiền lãi sẽ tích lũy nếu bạn giữ tiền trong tài khoản tiết kiệm.

  • economic benefits accruing to the country from tourism

    lợi ích kinh tế mang lại cho đất nước từ du lịch

to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time

để cho phép một số tiền hoặc các khoản nợ tăng lên trong một khoảng thời gian

Example:
  • The firm had accrued debts of over $6m.

    Công ty đã tích lũy khoản nợ hơn 6 triệu đô la.

  • The money was placed in a special account to accrue interest.

    Tiền được chuyển vào một tài khoản đặc biệt để tích lũy lãi suất.

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