occur
to happen; take place; come to pass: When did the accident occur?
to be met with or found; present itself; appear: Modest amounts of fructose occur naturally in fruits and vegetables.
to suggest itself in thought; come to mind (usually followed by to): An idea occurred to me.
Origin of occur
1synonym study For occur
Other words for occur
1 | befall |
2 | arise, exist, offer, manifest itself, show itself |
Other words from occur
- pre·oc·cur, verb (used without object), pre·oc·curred, pre·oc·cur·ring.
- re·oc·cur, verb (used without object), re·oc·curred, re·oc·cur·ring.
- un·oc·cur·ring, adjective
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How to use occur in a sentence
The “wonderful dialogue” is a reoccurring reference for West, who is constantly identifying famous people he has met.
Now come difficult negotiations aimed at preventing the crisis from reoccurring.
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This is a reoccurring dream of mine, sir, all the time, what if I had told someone about it.
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British Dictionary definitions for occur
/ (əˈkɜː) /
to happen; take place; come about
to be found or be present; exist
(foll by to) to be realized or thought of (by); suggest itself (to)
Origin of occur
1usage For occur
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