occur
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/əˈkɜː/
English
Definitions
verb
- To happen or take place.“The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.”
- To present or offer itself.“I will write if the opportunity occurs.”
- To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
- To be present or found.“The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.”
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Synonyms
belimpbetidebetimecome to passhappentake placeappeararisecome uphapcome aboutgo oncomepass offanticipatepassbefind