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The correct spelling is occur.
How to pronounce occur
/əˈkɜː/
verbIPA: /əˈkɜː/
Say it like: Occ-ur
The correct spelling is occur. To happen or take place. For example: "The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."
Usage Examples
“The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.”
“I will write if the opportunity occurs.”
“The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To happen or take place.
- 2.To present or offer itself.
- 3.To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
- 4.To be present or found.
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