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occur

oc·cur

occur

 
 
pronunciation:
kuhr
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: occurs, occurring, occurred
definition 1: to take place; happen.
Where were you when the crime occurred?
synonyms:
happen, take place
similar words:
come
definition 2: to appear in your thoughts.
It never occurred to me to invite her to the party until you suggested it.
similar words:
hit, impress
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