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incur
[ in-kur ]
verb (used with object)
- to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):
to incur a huge number of debts.
- to become liable or subject to through one's own action; bring or take upon oneself:
to incur his displeasure.
Synonyms: , ,
incur
/ ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to make oneself subject to (something undesirable); bring upon oneself
- to run into or encounter
Derived Forms
- ˈܰ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·ܰ·· adjective
- ··ܰ verb (used with object) reincurred reincurring
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of incur1
Example Sentences
"In truth, the government never incurred those costs and could never reach that ceiling amount. The real, documentable savings from early termination were approximately $153 million", they estimated.
"The losses I have incurred are big because I can't go buy anything any more, and I don't even know how I will feed my children," said June Mwamwaja.
The changes would also mean serious injury caused by dangerous cycling - or death by careless or inconsiderate cycling - could incur punishments of five years in jail, fines, or both.
The rule allows international retailers to send packages to the UK worth less than £135 without incurring import taxes.
Meghan's personality is absolutely not everyone's cup of bespoke herbal hibiscus tea, but she's also incurred a whole lot of wrath simply for being not white and not British.
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