Words that rhyme with occur

Occur is a 2-syllable word with 84 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are are, bestir, birr. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of occur

verb
  1. come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
  2. 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. to be found to exist; "sexism occurs in many workplaces"; "precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"

Examples of "occur" in lyrics

See how occur is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

are
a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
bestir
become active; "He finally bestirred himself"
birr
the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings
blur
a hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast it was just a blur
bur
seed vessel having hooks or prickles small bit used in dentistry or surgery remove the burrs from

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "occur" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like are, bestir, birr create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "occur" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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