Meaning of the word occur in English

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occur

US /əˈkɝː/
UK /əˈkɝː/
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Verb

1.

happen; take place

Example:
The accident occurred at 3 PM.
Such events occur rarely.
2.

(of an idea or thought) come into one's mind; suggest itself

Example:
It didn't occur to me that she might be upset.
A brilliant idea occurred to him.
3.

exist or be found to be present in a place or under a particular set of circumstances

Example:
These plants occur in tropical regions.
Iron occurs naturally in the earth's crust.
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