incur

verb (used with object), in·curred, in·cur·ring.

to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious): to incur a huge number of debts.

to become liable or subject to through one's own action; bring or take upon oneself: to incur his displeasure.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin incurrere to run into, come upon, equivalent to in- in-² + currere to run; see current

Related forms

in·cur·ra·ble, adjective

re·in·cur, verb (used with object), re·in·curred, re·in·cur·ring.

self-in·curred, adjective

Synonyms
2. arouse, incite, provoke.

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incur (ɪnˈkɜː)

—vb , -curs, -curring, -curred
1.	to make oneself subject to (something undesirable); bring upon oneself
2.	to run into or encounter

[C16: from Latin incurrere to run into, from currere to run]

in'currable

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

incur

c.1430, from Anglo-Fr. encurir, from L. incurrere "run into or against," from in- "upon" + currere "to run" (see current).

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Example sentences

Weddings that take place on a holiday are not available in all locations and

may incur an additional fee.

Persons may incur medical expenses that equal or exceed the deductible and

still qualify for this program.

These patients incur significant morbidity from recurrent diarrhea and

financial costs from chronic antibiotic therapy.