Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

incur-a-cost

verb
/ɪnˈkɜːr ə kɔːst/
Definition
To become subject to a financial charge or expense.
Examples
  • Choosing to expand the business may incur a cost that needs to be carefully considered.
  • Traveling abroad can incur costs that are higher than expected.
  • When you take a loan, you will inevitably incur a cost in the form of interest.
Meaning
When someone incurs a cost, they are responsible for paying an amount of money due to a specific action or decision.
Synonyms
  • Bear an expense
  • Face a charge
  • Take on a financial liability