accrue

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

to accumulate or receive over time, especially payments or benefits

Example Sentences

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

Interest will accrue on the savings account monthly.

Example Expressions

accrue interest

Synonyms

accumulate, amass, collect, build up, gather

Entry 1

accumulate, amass, collect

Entry 2

accumulate, amass, build up, collect, gather

Antonyms

diminish, deplete, lose, spend

Entry 1

diminish, deplete, lose

Entry 2

lose, spend, diminish

Collocations

accrue benefits, accrue interest, accrue to, accrue over time