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Synonyms of accrue

4 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for accrue is rise. Other synonyms of accrue are add up, inure and accrete. The opposite of accrue is prepay.

Synonyms and similar words for accrue

verbTo increase, to rise.

verbTo accumulate.

  • add upTo accumulate; to amount to.

verbTo become an enforceable and permanent right.

  • inureTo take effect, to be operative.

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Opposite of accrue

verbAntonym(s) of “accounting”.

Meaning of accrue

  1. verb To increase, to rise.
  2. verb To reach or come to by way of increase; to arise or spring up because of growth or result, especially as the produce of money lent.
  3. verb To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.

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Questions about synonyms of accrue

What is another word for accrue?
Accrue has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rise, add up, inure and accrete.
What is the opposite of accrue?
The opposite of accrue is prepay.
What does accrue mean?
Accrue means to increase, to rise.

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