verb
occur
To exist or be found in a particular place or situation.
These wildflowers occur naturally in moist soil near streams.
Etymology
The source verb means to meet or present itself. Something occurs in a place when it is encountered or found there.
More examples
- This mineral occurs in several kinds of rock.
- The same phrase occurs twice in the poem.
- Similar patterns occur in both samples.
Forms
occur · occurs · occurred · occurring