Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Accrue”?

Accrue means to accumulate or come about by gradual addition.

• Correct answer - come about by addition: it has the same meaning as Accrue.
• process: a series of actions toward a result - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accrue.
• reach summit: to arrive at the top - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accrue.
• create a crisis: to bring about an emergency - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accrue.