incur

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈkəː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈkɝ/

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Verb

Plain form incur

Third-person singular incurs

Past tense incurred

Past participle incurred

Present participle incurring

1. (transitive) When you incur yourself to something, you bring yourself to it, especially if it is harmful.
   • Synonyms: encounter and contract

   The Greek government incurred a heavy debt due to its excessive spending.