occur
Translation
to occur, to happen, to come to mind
Examples
The accident occurred at 5 p.m.
The accident occurred at 5 p.m.
An idea occurred to me.
An idea occurred to me.
These flowers occur naturally in the wild.
These flowers occur naturally in the wild.
Grammar Patterns
to happen or take place. The accident occurred at 5 p.m.
((idea)) to occur to ((sb.)) to come into someone's mind. An idea occurred to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: happen, take place, arise
Etymology
From Latin 'occurrere' (to run against, meet), from 'ob-' (against) + 'currere' (to run).
Memory Tips
Imagine an event 'running' towards you. Remember to double the 'r' in the past tense: 'occurred'.