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- pronunciation:
kuhr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
occurs, occurring, occurred |
| definition 1: |
to take place; happen.
Accidents frequently occur at this intersection.She had dreamed of winning the award, but she was surprised when it actually occurred.There occurred a strange event on this day several years ago.- synonyms:
- be, befall, come to pass, happen, pass, take place
- similar words:
- arise, betide, chance, come, ensue, fall, supervene, transpire
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| definition 2: |
to be found; appear.
Some colors never occur in nature.- synonyms:
- appear, come up
- similar words:
- arise, be, come out, emerge, exist, show, surface, transpire
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| definition 3: |
to emerge in one's thoughts (usu. fol. by "to").
The idea that he might hurt himself never occurred to him.Has it ever occurred to you to consider someone else's feelings?- synonyms:
- come to, dawn on, strike
- similar words:
- come, hit, impress
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| related words: |
break, come, intervene, materialize, offer, prevail, result |
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