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- Dictionaryincur/ɪnˈkəː/
verb
- 1. become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behaviour or actions: "I will pay any expenses incurred"
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The meaning of INCUR is to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself. How to use incur in a sentence. Incur vs. Occur
to experience something bad as a result of actions you have taken: We incurred heavy expenses to repair the poor work done by the builder.
To incur is to get or receive — and usually it's something you brought upon yourself. If you don't pay your credit card bills on time, you'll likely incur lots of fees and some serious debt.
INCUR meaning: 1. to experience something, usually something unpleasant, as a result of actions you have taken…. Learn more.
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. SYNONYMS 2. arouse, incite, provoke.
incur something if you incur costs, you have to pay them. You risk incurring bank charges if you exceed your overdraft limit. Definition of incur verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Incur definition: to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious). See examples of INCUR used in a sentence.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb incur, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
A complete guide to the word "INCUR": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
1. To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable); sustain: incurred substantial losses during the stock market crash. 2. To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bring upon oneself: incur the anger of a friend.
