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incurred

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɜrd]

Word

Context: "finance"

(verb) to become responsible for something, especially a debt or cost. It means that you have taken on an expense or obligation, usually because of an action you did.

Example

Last month, I incurred some expenses when I went on a business trip.

Example

I didn't incur any additional costs when I switched my phone plan.

Example

What expenses have you incurred this year?

Context: "legal"

(verb) to attract or bring upon oneself something, usually bad or unwanted. This often happens when someone does something that leads to consequences.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the no-parking zone.

Example

She did not incur any penalties for filing her taxes on time.

Example

What kind of risks did you incur by taking that decision?

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