Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accrue
verb
/əˈkruː/
Definition
To accumulate or receive over time.
Examples
- Interest will accrue on your savings account over time.
- As the project continued, costs began to accrue.
- Employees accrue vacation days based on their length of service.
Meaning
Accrue means to gather or increase gradually, often referring to benefits, payments, or amounts that build up.
Synonyms
- accumulate
- amass
- collect
- increase
