(of a benefit or sum of money) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time:financial benefits will accrue from restructuring (as adjective accrued)the accrued interest
[with object] accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time:they accrue entitlements to holiday pay
[with object] make provision for (a charge) at the end of a financial period for work that has been done but not yet invoiced:at 31 December the amount due for the final quarter is accrued
