occur
Derived from the Latin word 'occurrere', meaning 'to run to meet'.
VERB
(1)
[/əˈkɜːr/en-US]
ocurrir
literal
/
suceder
neutral
/
tener lugar
neutral
/
acontecer
neutral
/
concept sentence
untranslatable
(The verb 'occur' conveys a general sense rather than a solely event-based meaning, which makes it less straightforward to represent in SPANISH.)
Antonyms
cease
To happen or take place, especially without being planned or expected; to come into existence or appear. It can also refer to an idea or thought coming into one's mind. This word is generally used in more formal contexts than synonyms like happen or take place.
| 3rd person singular | past | present participle |
|---|---|---|
| occurs | occurred | occurring |
- The car accident occurred on the highway during rush hour. — The unfortunate event took place.
- It suddenly occurred to me that I had forgotten to lock the front door. — A thought or idea came into my mind.
- These difficulties often occur when there is a lack of clear communication. — These problems frequently arise under specific circumstances.
- The official ceremony will occur next month in the city hall. — The event is scheduled to take place.
register: formal
