Incur
verb
To be subject to something as a result of your actions.
If you drive recklessly, you risk incurring severe penalties.
Often appears as...
- incur debts
- incur penalty
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Formal
verb
To bring something down upon yourself, usually something negative.
He incurred his teacher's wrath by arriving late again.
Often appears as...
- incur wrath
- incur criticism
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To be subject to something as a result of your actions.
If you drive recklessly, you risk incurring severe penalties.
Often appears as...
- incur debts
- incur penalty
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To bring something down upon yourself, usually something negative.
He incurred his teacher's wrath by arriving late again.
Often appears as...
- incur wrath
- incur criticism
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Result of Actions
Use 'incur' to emphasize consequences are a direct result of someone's actions.
They incurred huge losses due to poor investment choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcomes
'Incur' often precedes negative outcomes, not positive rewards or results.
The company incurred fines for environmental violations.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal and Formal
'Incur' is frequently used in legal, formal, or financial contexts.
She incurred additional charges after the due date.
Pro Tip 1/3Result of Actions
Use 'incur' to emphasize consequences are a direct result of someone's actions.
They incurred huge losses due to poor investment choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcomes
'Incur' often precedes negative outcomes, not positive rewards or results.
The company incurred fines for environmental violations.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal and Formal
'Incur' is frequently used in legal, formal, or financial contexts.
She incurred additional charges after the due date.
Pro Tip 1/3Result of Actions
Use 'incur' to emphasize consequences are a direct result of someone's actions.
They incurred huge losses due to poor investment choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcomes
'Incur' often precedes negative outcomes, not positive rewards or results.
The company incurred fines for environmental violations.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal and Formal
'Incur' is frequently used in legal, formal, or financial contexts.
She incurred additional charges after the due date.
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Chris Bennett: A...
to operate her program. And the big reason why she's able to do this is she's not having to incur the costs of commercial real estate. She's doing this out of her home. And her program is actually more affordable than programs nearby. It's a win-win for her and for the parents. So I want to live in a world where there's more Christinas,
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Noah Feldman: Politics...
that within the technology of democracy, in this system, they exercise their preferences, their choices and their voices to encourage that outcome. That's a hopeful message, but it's a message that's hopeful only if you understand it as incurring serious obligation for all of us.
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Nuclear Explosion in the...
the fate of millions resting in your hands will you be prepared for the aftermath to make the right decisions you need to know more about electromagnetic pulses how they work the damage they incur what you should not be scared of and what you should to help
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Nalini Nadkarni: Life...
for later release into protected wetlands. That, I think, is movement. And just recently, we've begun to work with those men who are segregated in what we call Supermax facilities. They've incurred violent infractions by becoming violent with guards
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The hidden power of...
without incurring the caloric cost, or as if you found 25 grand in a pocket of an old jacket you hadn't worn for ages, or whenever you want to tap into a superpower that will help you and everyone around you live a longer, healthier, happier life,
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The Housing First...
Also, many of our communities are incurring fewer emergency services costs. I have learned over and over again that when you listen to somebody's story with an open heart, walk in their shoes with them, you can't help but love and care for them
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Can you solve the...
and speak to the prisoners under the following you may only make one statement, and you cannot tell them any new information. What can you say to help free the prisoners without incurring the dictator's wrath? After thinking long and hard,
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Safari Live - Day 344 PIPE...
think up now is one man I respect because in one day I so keep fighting two males in one day one in the morning and one in the afternoon the good news is he won't both battles as much as he incurred a very big scar I think on his
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Jodi Cobb: Human Bondage...
poisoned by the dye and in the glass making industry the kids are held in debt bondage that was actually incurred by their parents they work over these gas burners in intense heat and fumes with no ventilation no protective gear
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Coffin Maker PIPE National...
new then it can't be rushed think about the design the people here believe a funeral is the culmination of a person's entire life and that it's preferable to incur lifelong deaths than
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Chris Bennett: A...
to operate her program. And the big reason why she's able to do this is she's not having to incur the costs of commercial real estate. She's doing this out of her home. And her program is actually more affordable than programs nearby. It's a win-win for her and for the parents. So I want to live in a world where there's more Christinas,
Video examples
Noah Feldman: Politics...
that within the technology of democracy, in this system, they exercise their preferences, their choices and their voices to encourage that outcome. That's a hopeful message, but it's a message that's hopeful only if you understand it as incurring serious obligation for all of us.
Video examples
Nuclear Explosion in the...
the fate of millions resting in your hands will you be prepared for the aftermath to make the right decisions you need to know more about electromagnetic pulses how they work the damage they incur what you should not be scared of and what you should to help
Video examples
Nalini Nadkarni: Life...
for later release into protected wetlands. That, I think, is movement. And just recently, we've begun to work with those men who are segregated in what we call Supermax facilities. They've incurred violent infractions by becoming violent with guards
Video examples
The hidden power of...
without incurring the caloric cost, or as if you found 25 grand in a pocket of an old jacket you hadn't worn for ages, or whenever you want to tap into a superpower that will help you and everyone around you live a longer, healthier, happier life,
Video examples
The Housing First...
Also, many of our communities are incurring fewer emergency services costs. I have learned over and over again that when you listen to somebody's story with an open heart, walk in their shoes with them, you can't help but love and care for them
Video examples
Can you solve the...
and speak to the prisoners under the following you may only make one statement, and you cannot tell them any new information. What can you say to help free the prisoners without incurring the dictator's wrath? After thinking long and hard,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 344 PIPE...
think up now is one man I respect because in one day I so keep fighting two males in one day one in the morning and one in the afternoon the good news is he won't both battles as much as he incurred a very big scar I think on his
Video examples
Jodi Cobb: Human Bondage...
poisoned by the dye and in the glass making industry the kids are held in debt bondage that was actually incurred by their parents they work over these gas burners in intense heat and fumes with no ventilation no protective gear
Video examples
Coffin Maker PIPE National...
new then it can't be rushed think about the design the people here believe a funeral is the culmination of a person's entire life and that it's preferable to incur lifelong deaths than
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
The highest priority of my government is to remove various difficulties faced by farmers and to raise their standard of living. The schemes of my government are not only removing their hardships but also reducing the expenditure incurred by them on farming.
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William James
American Philosopher
Our errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spite of all our caution, a certain lightness of heart seems healthier than this excessive nervousness on their behalf.
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James Lankford
American Politician
Most businesses believe regulators intend to fine them rather than help them protect their workers. Serious violations should bring real consequences, but minor violations should only incur warnings that encourage compliance.
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Padmapriya Janakiraman
Indian Actress
The starting point of social movements stems from deep pain and intolerance towards loss already incurred and hence any gain including just voicing the injustice empowers the movement and everybody else around them.
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Pericles
Greek Statesman
All who have taken it upon themselves to rule over others have incurred hatred and unpopularity for a time; but if one has a great aim to pursue, this burden of envy must be accepted, and it is wise to accept it.
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James K. Polk
American President
Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.
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Greg Daniels
American Writer
When you think about 'The Simpsons' or 'King of the Hill' or something like that, the worlds tend to expand each episode, because there's no additional cost incurred to hire an animated character.
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Bram Fischer
South African Lawyer
If in my fight I can encourage even some people to understand and to abandon policies they now so blindly follow, I shall not regret any punishment I may incur.
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Henry James
American Writer
The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting.
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Stephanie Coontz
American Author
Marriage is no longer the only place where people make major life transitions and decisions, enter into commitments, or incur obligations.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
The highest priority of my government is to remove various difficulties faced by farmers and to raise their standard of living. The schemes of my government are not only removing their hardships but also reducing the expenditure incurred by them on farming.
Quote examples
William James
American Philosopher
Our errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spite of all our caution, a certain lightness of heart seems healthier than this excessive nervousness on their behalf.
Quote examples
James Lankford
American Politician
Most businesses believe regulators intend to fine them rather than help them protect their workers. Serious violations should bring real consequences, but minor violations should only incur warnings that encourage compliance.
Quote examples
Padmapriya Janakiraman
Indian Actress
The starting point of social movements stems from deep pain and intolerance towards loss already incurred and hence any gain including just voicing the injustice empowers the movement and everybody else around them.
Quote examples
Pericles
Greek Statesman
All who have taken it upon themselves to rule over others have incurred hatred and unpopularity for a time; but if one has a great aim to pursue, this burden of envy must be accepted, and it is wise to accept it.
Quote examples
James K. Polk
American President
Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.
Quote examples
Greg Daniels
American Writer
When you think about 'The Simpsons' or 'King of the Hill' or something like that, the worlds tend to expand each episode, because there's no additional cost incurred to hire an animated character.
Quote examples
Bram Fischer
South African Lawyer
If in my fight I can encourage even some people to understand and to abandon policies they now so blindly follow, I shall not regret any punishment I may incur.
Quote examples
Henry James
American Writer
The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting.
Quote examples
Stephanie Coontz
American Author
Marriage is no longer the only place where people make major life transitions and decisions, enter into commitments, or incur obligations.
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