Synonyms for Occur
Definition of occur
verb
- come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
- come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her"
- to be found to exist; "sexism occurs in many workplaces"; "precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "occur"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like anticipate, be, come can replace "occur" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "occur" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Occur" in song lyrics
See how occur is used in real songs:
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"When you step into the scene, expect what will occur"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"Spur the moment, sparks of truth will occur"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"Dump til the clip empty, watch the outcome occur"
40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At