Noun
boon
IPA /buːn/
Something that provides welcome help or makes a situation much easier.
See example sentence: boon
The new lift is a boon to neighbours carrying heavy shopping.
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Verb
accrue
IPA /əˈkruː/
To increase gradually over time, especially when money, debt or benefits build up.
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Interest continued to accrue while the money stayed in her account.
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