Meaning & use
Incurred
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Became subject to or liable for something unwelcome, typically as a result of one's own actions.
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The company incurred significant losses after the factory fire.
She incurred a late fee by missing the payment deadline.
A note on using this word
'Incured' is a common misspelling; the correct spelling doubles the 'r' before the '-ed' ending: incurred.
Words with a similar meaning
sustainedaccrued
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