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occur

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of occur

to take place

let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur

Synonyms of occur

be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook, do, go down [slang], go on, hap, happen, pass, transpire

Words Related to occur

break, develop, rise, shape (up)

arise, come up, crop (up), materialize, spring (up)

fall out, follow, result, turn out

go off, proceed

Phrases Synonymous with occur

come to pass

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