incur
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈkɜr/ · UK /ɪnˈkɜː/
Forms: incurred
incur means: To become responsible for costs or face something unpleasant because of your actions.
verb
To become responsible for costs or face something unpleasant because of your actions.
- Late payments incur extra charges.
- The company incurred heavy losses last year.
- You may incur a penalty if you cancel now.
Questions about incur
What does incur mean?
To become responsible for costs or face something unpleasant because of your actions.
What is incur in other languages?
Türkçe: maruz kalmak · Español: incurrir en · Français: encourir · Deutsch: auf sich ziehen · Italiano: incorrere in · 日本語: 被る
How do you pronounce incur?
In American English /ɪnˈkɜr/; in British English /ɪnˈkɜː/.
How do you use incur in a sentence?
Late payments incur extra charges. The company incurred heavy losses last year.
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