occur in English: To happen, especially without being planned. (verb)

Translation

To happen, especially without being planned.

Word origin

From Latin occurrere meaning to run to meet, from ob, towards, and currere, to run; an event runs into your path.

Verb typeregular (occur, occurs, occurred)

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Occur is a more formal word for happen.

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Something that occurs regularly happens again and again.

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If an idea occurs to you, it suddenly comes into your mind.

happen

To take place, often without being planned.

appear

To come into sight, so that people can suddenly see you.

event

Something that happens, especially something important or planned.

moment

A very short period of time.

suddenly

Quickly and without warning; when you did not expect it.

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