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incur

[ in-kur ]

verb (used with object)

incurred, incurring.
  1. to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):

    to incur a huge number of debts.

  2. to become liable or subject to through one's own action; bring or take upon oneself:

    to incur his displeasure.

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incur

/ ɪˈɜː /

verb

  1. to make oneself subject to (something undesirable); bring upon oneself
  2. to run into or encounter
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܰ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ܰ·· adjective
  • ··ܰ verb (used with object) reincurred reincurring
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Word History and Origins

Origin of incur1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin incurrere “to run into, come upon,” equivalent to in- in- 2 + currere “to run”; current
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Word History and Origins

Origin of incur1

C16: from Latin incurrere to run into, from currere to run
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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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The rule allows international retailers to send packages to the UK worth less than £135 without incurring import taxes.

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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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