incur
in
ˌɪn
in
cur
ˈkɜr
kēr
British pronunciation
/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
example
Examples
By ignoring safety guidelines, one may incur the risk of accidents.
Students who neglect their studies may incur the consequence of poor academic performance.
02

to have to pay for something

Transitive: to incur an expense
example
Examples
He incurred substantial medical bills after undergoing surgery without health insurance.
Travelers should be aware of the additional fees they may incur for checked baggage on budget airlines.
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