occur occur /əˈkɝː/

verb

1. () (of an event) come to pass (in time, so that it is real and actual at some time)  ( fall out , hap [Archaic] , pass off , come about , go on , happen , occur , pass , take place )
   (of an event) come to pass (in time, so that it is real and actual at some time)
    What is happening?
   What is happening?
    The meeting took place off without an incidence
   The meeting took place off without an incidence
    Nothing occurred that seemed important
   Nothing occurred that seemed important
   
2. () Come to one's mind; suggest itself  ( come , occur )
   come to one's mind; suggest itself
    It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
   It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
    A great idea then came to her
   A great idea then came to her
   
3. To be found to exist  ( occur )
   to be found to exist
    Sexism occurs in many workplaces
   sexism occurs in many workplaces
    Precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil
   precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil