B2verbformalmoneybusiness
US/ɪnˈkɜːr/
UK/ɪnˈkɜː/
to have to pay a cost, or suffer something bad, because of something you did
In context
The company incurred heavy losses when it expanded too quickly.
You may incur a fee if you cancel the booking less than 24 hours before.
The minister incurred public anger by defending the price rise.
Words that go with incur
verb + noun
- incur costshave to pay money because of your actionsThe company incurred extra costs when the delivery was delayed.
- incur losseslose money as a result of somethingThe airline incurred heavy losses during the pandemic.
- incur debtsget into debtMany students incur debts while paying for their degrees.
- incur expenseshave to pay money for somethingEmployees can claim back any expenses they incur on business trips.
- incur a penaltyreceive a punishment or fineLate payments will incur a penalty of five percent.
- incur the wrathmake someone very angry with youHe incurred the wrath of his boss by missing the deadline.