accrued; accruing
Definition of accrue
1
: to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
2a
: to come about as a natural growth, increase, or advantage
the wisdom that accrues with age
b
: to come as a direct result of some state or action
rewards due to the feminine will accrue to me— Germaine Greer
3
: to accumulate or be added periodically
interest accrues on a daily basis
: to accumulate or have due after a period of time
accrue vacation time
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The first known use of accrue was in the 15th century
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