Difference Between Occur and Incur

Author: Bob
Updated Date 10/02/2012 10:56:45
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Do you know how to use occur and incur properly? Incur is rarely used compared to occur so it seems to be more difficult.

Bob - 10/02/2012 13:47:58

Occur: to happen, to take place unexpectedly.

The lunar eclipse occurred while I was traveling to Australia.

The corruption of the bank occurred during the 1980s.

Incur: To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable).

Peter incurred many additional expenses while he was studying abroad.

Any extra cost will be incurred by the client. (the client will have to pay)