Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

accrew

verb
/əˈkruː/
Definition
To accumulate or gather over time, especially in terms of benefits, profits, or debts.
Examples
  • As the bank account earned interest, the savings began to accrew substantially.
  • The unspent budget will accrew to the next fiscal year.
  • Over the years, his investments continued to accrew value, leading to a comfortable retirement.
Meaning
Accrew refers to the process of something gradually building up. It is often used in financial contexts to describe how interest or assets can increase.
Synonyms
  • accumulate
  • gather
  • amass
  • build up
  • inflate