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incur

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkəː/

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Definition of incur

verb (incurs, incurring, incurred)

[with object]

become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions:I will pay any expenses incurred

Derivatives

incurrence

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin incurrere, from in- 'towards' + currere 'run'

Spelling rule

If a verb ends with a single vowel plus a consonant, and the stress is at the end of the word (as in refer), double the last letter when adding -ing or -ed: (incurs, incurring, incurred).