accrue

accrue(
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. acumularse
Your contributions accrue over the years, until the date you draw your pension.Las aportaciones se acumulan año tras año hasta el momento en que se empieza a cobrar la pensión.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(to be received by; used with "to")
a. corresponder
This is one of the privileges that accrue to me as a founder member.Este es uno de los privilegios que me corresponden como miembro fundador.
b. recaer sobre
In her presentation, the mayor detailed all the benefits that would accrue to the town as a result of the project.En su presentación, el alcalde detalló todos los beneficios que recaerían sobre la ciudad a resultas del proyecto.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. acumular
I'm more inclined to leave the money in the bank so that it can continue to accrue interest.Me inclino más por dejar el dinero en el banco para que siga acumulando intereses.
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