incur
in
ˌɪn
in
cur
ˈkɜr
kēr
/ɪnkˈɜː/

Definition & Meaning of "incur"in English

to incur
01

to face consequences as a result of one's own actions

Transitive: to incur a consequence
to incur definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
incur
3rd person singular
incurs
present participle
incurring
past simple
incurred
past participle
incurred
Examples
By ignoring safety guidelines, one may incur the risk of accidents.
02

to have to pay for something

Transitive: to incur an expense
Examples
He incurred substantial medical bills after undergoing surgery without health insurance.
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