occur

verb
/əˈkɜːr/

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present
to happen or take place

Example Sentences

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

The event occurred last night at the hall.

Synonyms

happen, take place, arise, transpire, come about
Entry 1
happen, take place, arise, transpire
Entry 2
happen, take place, transpire, come about

Antonyms

prevent, avoid, cease, stop
Entry 1
prevent, avoid, cease, stop
Entry 2
cease, stop

Collocations

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

More Example Sentences

Where did the accident occur?

Where did the earthquake occur?

How did the accident occur on the freeway?

What type of accident occurred before your eyes?

We need to evaluate how likely this situation is to occur.

Did you ever see any accident that occurred in front of you?

Did you ever see any accident that occurred in New York City?

What type of accident occurred before your eyes in Los Angeles?

We should ask - at exactly which point did the mistake occur?

According to the report, the fault occurred in the supply chain.

Related Vocabularies

To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
To say or sing something repeatedly in a rhythmic way.
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
to be unsuccessful; not to achieve something

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