Dictionary definition for: Occur
1. (v) come to pass; "What is happening?" "The meeting took place off without an incidence" "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
2. (v) come to one''s mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary" "A great idea then came to her"
3. (v) to be found to exist; "sexism occurs in many workplaces" "precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"
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