incurred

[in-kurd] / ɪnˈkɜrd /

VERB

bring upon oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire arouse earn obtain provoke

STRONG

catch contract draw gain get induce

WEAK

be subjected to bring down on expose oneself to meet with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit lose

STRONG

discourage miss misunderstand pass push

Example Sentences

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I incurred a small brokerage cost to build the ladder, but no recurring fees or expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Meta incurred around $380 million in legal penalties following the results of two lawsuits last week.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

One tonne of C02 emitted in 1990 caused about $180 in global damages by 2020, but was expected to inflict a further $1,840 through 2100 -- roughly 10 times more than the costs already incurred.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The source also told the outlet Ritchson crashed, fell off his motorcycle and incurred cuts and bruises.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It appeared that he had only stung the leg, not incurred a deeper injury.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand