Incur: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
incur
[ ษชnหkษr ]
finance
Become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He would incur huge debts
- She incurred the wrath of the authorities
legal
Become liable or subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions.
Synonyms
incur a charge, incur a penalty, incur debt
Examples of usage
- Incurred a fine for trespassing
- Incurred legal expenses
Translations
Translations of the word "incur" in other languages:
๐ต๐น incorrer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคฏ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช auf sich nehmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengalami
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ponieลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒ ใ
๐ซ๐ท encourir
๐ช๐ธ incurrir
๐น๐ท รผstlenmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุจุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ nahradit
๐ธ๐ฐ znรกลกaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ญๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zaupati
๐ฎ๐ธ koma รญ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตัะบัะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ yรผklษnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ incurrir
Etymology
The word 'incur' originated from the Latin word 'incurrere', which means 'to run into'. The term has been used in English since the late 15th century. Incur is commonly used in finance and legal contexts to indicate becoming subject to something undesirable due to one's actions or behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,476 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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