Cool MateMeaning of Incur
if you incur something unpleasant, you are in a situation in which you have to deal with it
In simple words: To cause something to happen to yourself, usually something bad like a cost or penalty.
Incur in a sentence
- She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.
- You risk incurring bank charges if you exceed your overdraft limit.
How to use Incur
Used mostly in formal contexts such as finance or legal matters. Avoid using in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
incur + object (usually a cost or penalty)
Memory hint
Think of 'in-cure' — as if you are curing a problem by incurring a cost.
Related words
Collocations with Incur
- incur costs
- incur debt
- incur risk
- incur penalties
- incur expenses
Common mistakes with Incur
- Using 'incur' without an object, e.g., 'I incur.'
- Confusing 'incur' with 'occur.'
- Not using it in the correct context, such as using in casual conversation.
Incur appears in
Incur in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتكبد
أن تتسبب في حدوث شيء لنفسك، عادةً شيء سيء مثل تكلفة أو عقوبة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভুগতে হওয়া
নিজের জন্য কিছু ঘটিয়ে ফেলা, সাধারণত খরচ বা জরিমানার মতো খারাপ কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Incur
Etwas bei sich selbst hervorrufen, meist etwas Schlechtes wie Kosten oder eine Strafe.
- SpanishEspañol
Incurrir
Causar que algo te suceda, usualmente algo malo como un costo o una penalización.
- Persianفارسی
تحمل کردن
باعث شدن که چیزی برای خودتان اتفاق بیفتد، معمولاً چیزی بد مثل هزینه یا جریمه.
- FrenchFrançais
S'attirer
Provoquer quelque chose qui vous arrive, généralement quelque chose de mauvais comme un coût ou une pénalité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भुगतना, झेलना
अपने लिए कुछ ऐसा घटित करना, जो आमतौर पर कोई बुरी चीज़ हो जैसे कि कोई खर्च या जुर्माना।
- ItalianItaliano
Incur
Causare qualcosa che ti succeda, di solito qualcosa di brutto come un costo o una penalità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Incur
Causar algo acontecer consigo mesmo, geralmente algo ruim como um custo ou penalidade.
- RussianРусский
понести, навлечь на себя
Вызвать что-то, что произойдет с вами, обычно что-то плохое, например, расходы или штраф.
- Urduاردو
Incur
باعث می شوید چیزی برای خودتان اتفاق بیفتد، معمولاً چیز بدی مانند هزینه یا جریمه.
- Chinese中文
招致, 遭受
导致自己发生某事，通常是坏事，比如花费或惩罚。
More words like Incur
- Sustain
- Assume
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Incur
What does Incur mean?
To cause something to happen to yourself, usually something bad like a cost or penalty.
What is the definition of Incur?
if you incur something unpleasant, you are in a situation in which you have to deal with it
How do you use Incur in a sentence?
She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.
Can you give another example of Incur?
You risk incurring bank charges if you exceed your overdraft limit.
What are synonyms for Incur?
Common alternatives include bring about, sustain, assume, take on, accrue.
What is the opposite of Incur?
Opposite meanings include avoid, prevent.
What words go with Incur?
It commonly pairs with incur costs, incur debt, incur risk, incur penalties, incur expenses.
What are common mistakes when using Incur?
Using 'incur' without an object, e.g., 'I incur.' Confusing 'incur' with 'occur.' Not using it in the correct context, such as using in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce Incur?
US: /["/ɪnˈkɜːr/","/ɪnˈkɜːrz/","/ɪnˈkɜːrd/","/ɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈkɜː(r)/","/ɪnˈkɜːz/","/ɪnˈkɜːd/","/ɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Incur?
Used mostly in formal contexts such as finance or legal matters. Avoid using in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Incur?
"Incur" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.