English Dictionary
Definition of “incur”
incur (ɪnˈkɜː
)
Definitions
verb
(tr) - to make oneself subject to (something undesirable); bring upon oneself
- to run into or encounter
Alternative Forms
inˈcurrable adjective Word Origin
C16: from Latin incurrere to run into, from currere to run
Synonyms
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sustain,
experience,
suffer,
gain,
earn,
collect,
meet with,
provoke,
run up,
induce,
arouse,
expose yourself to lay yourself open to bring upon yourself
Usage examples
And doing things your way, by helping them, they incur a debt.
Anita Anderson, SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)Selling your estate in separate lots at the same time is also likely to incur the tax.
Country Life (2004)Proceeds will be used to " incur qualifying expenditures on Shear's Canadian mineral properties," the company said.
Edmonton Sun (2003)Or call British Airways on 0870 850 9850 -- but fares will then incur Pounds 15 supplement.
Sun, News of the World (2005)That meant we had 15 clubs in the bag, and I would incur a two-shot penalty.
Ian Woosnam, with Edward Griffiths, WOOSIE: The Autobiography (2002)
