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Meaning of occur

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

occur

Pronunciation:/əˈkɜː//əˈkɝ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To happen or take place.

    Example: The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.

  2. To present or offer itself.

    Example: I will write if the opportunity occurs.

  3. To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.

  4. To be present or found.

    Example: The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.