Meaning & Definition of Occur in English
English⟶
Occur
/əkər/
verb
1. Come to pass
- "What is happening?"
- "The meeting took place off without an incidence"
- "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
synonym:
- happen,
- hap,
- go on,
- pass off,
- occur,
- pass,
- fall out,
- come about,
- take place
2. Come to one's mind
- Suggest itself
- "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"
- "A great idea then came to her"
synonym:
- occur,
- come
3. To be found to exist
- "Sexism occurs in many workplaces"
- "Precious stones occur in a large area in brazil"
synonym:
- occur
Examples of using
What complications can occur with such an operation?
However, I think that before making the decision to arrange an international wedding, one should weigh the considerations for and against, and be prepared for the additional challenges that generally occur in the lives of the family members.
Overlap can occur.