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occur

verb

/əˈkɜːr/

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

to happen or take place

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

The event occurred last night at the hall.

happen, take place, arise, transpire, come about

Entry 1

happen, take place, arise, transpire

Entry 2

happen, take place, transpire, come about

prevent, avoid, cease, stop

Entry 1

prevent, avoid, cease, stop

Entry 2

cease, stop

occur naturally, occur frequently, occur suddenly, rarely occur, occur simultaneously, occur regularly

Entry 1

occur naturally, occur frequently, occur suddenly, rarely occur, occur simultaneously

Entry 2

occur suddenly, occur regularly, occur frequently

to fit or combine perfectly together

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.

To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed

To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas