accrue
to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, such as an employment benefit or interest on money: Paid time off is accrued weekly, at a rate of one hour per week.
Law. to become a present and enforceable right or demand.
Origin of accrue
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- ac·cru·a·ble, adjective
- ac·crue·ment, noun
- non·ac·cru·ing, adjective
- su·per·ac·crue, verb (used without object), su·per·ac·crued, su·per·ac·cru·ing.
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British Dictionary definitions for accrue
/ (əˈkruː) /
to increase by growth or addition, esp (of capital) to increase by periodic addition of interest
(often foll by to) to fall naturally (to); come into the possession (of); result (for)
law (of a right or demand) to become capable of being enforced
Origin of accrue
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