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aufkommen für (verb phrase)
   to bear the costs of, pay for; carry the responsibility for, be responsible for

Flugpassagiere sollen für Nacktscanner aufkommen
Airline passengers are supposed to bear the costs of
full-body scanners
Sie müssen für die Kosten aufkommen.
You have to bear/defray the costs.
Er muss für die Kinder aufkommen.
He has to pay for the children’s upkeep.

Related:
bezahlen to pay (for)
büßen atone for, pay for

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