C2verbformalmoneybusiness
US/əˈkruː/
UK/əˈkruː/
to increase or build up gradually over time, especially money or interest
In context
Interest accrues on the loan from the day you receive the money.
Employees accrue one day of paid leave for every month they work.
Unpaid fines can accrue quickly if you ignore them.
Words that go with accrue
verb + noun
- accrue interestbuild up interest over timeThe savings account will accrue interest at three percent a year.
- accrue benefitsgradually gain advantages or rights over timeEmployees accrue benefits the longer they stay with the firm.
adjective + noun
- accrued interestinterest that has built up and not yet been paidThe loan includes accrued interest from the past six months.
verb + preposition
- accrue tobe gained by someone over timeMost of the benefits will accrue to older residents.