accurrit

Accurrit is a Latin verb form meaning “he/she/it runs toward” or “hastens.” It is the third person singular present indicative active of accurrere, a compound of ad- “toward” and currere “to run.” The sense extends from literal movement to a rapid approach to a person or place, and can be used figuratively as well.

As a member of the third conjugation, accurrit follows the regular pattern for -ere verbs in the present tense; the base is curr- with the standard present endings. The prefixed ad- expresses direction toward the target of the action.

In standard Classical Latin usage, accurrit commonly occurs with a prepositional phrase in the accusative to indicate movement toward something, typically with ad + accusative: accurrit ad forum “he runs toward the forum.”

Examples:

Marcus accurrit ad forum. The sentence illustrates the basic sense: he runs toward the forum.

Puella accurrit ad patrem. The girl hurries to her father.

Notes: Accurrere is a regular verb within the Latin motion-verb family, and accurrit is one of its commonly encountered forms in ancient texts. For complete paradigm forms and principal parts, consult a Latin dictionary such as Lewis and Short.