Occur meaning

What does “occur” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“occur” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: come to pass.

occur

come to pass
“What is happening?”
“The meeting took place off without an incidence”
Synonymshappen hap go on pass off pass fall out come about take place
come to one's mind; suggest itself
“It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary”
“A great idea then came to her”
Synonymscome
to be found to exist
“sexism occurs in many workplaces”
“precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University