occur — to happen or take place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to happen or take place
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkɜːr/
Example Sentences
- It suddenly occurred to me that I forgot to turn off the stove.
- Strange things always occur when my mother-in-law visits.
- Earthquakes occur more frequently in this region.
occur
VERB[/əˈkɜːr/]
to happen or take place
A sudden power outage occurred during the concert.
A surprising event occurred during the school festival. (OH! + EVENT = OCCUR → something suddenly happens)
When unusual events occur, people prefer to remember them.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occurrere', composed of 'ob-' (toward, against) and 'currere' (to run), literally meaning 'to run toward' or 'to meet'. This evolved into Old French and Middle English with the sense of 'to happen' or 'to present itself'.
Breakdown
ob- (toward, against) + curr (run) + -ent/-ence (present participle/noun suffix) = occur (to run toward, to happen)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It suddenly occurred to me that I forgot to turn off the stove.”
“Strange things always occur when my mother-in-law visits.”
“Earthquakes occur more frequently in this region.”
“It never occurred to him that pizza for breakfast might not be healthy.”
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