<p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>accrued, accruing.</li><li>to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.</li><li>Synonyms: gather, collect, accumulate.</li><li>Antonyms: scatter, dissipate, disperse, dispel.</li><li>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.</li><li>Synonyms: increase, grow.</li><li>Antonyms: lessen, diminish, decrease, dwindle.</li><li>Law: to become a present and enforceable right or demand.</li></ul>