Synonyms : come about , fall out , go on , hap , happen , pass , pass off , take place

Example Sentence

• What is happening?
• The meeting took place off without an incidence
• Nothing occurred that seemed important

Synonyms : come

Example Sentence

• It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
• A great idea then came to her

Example Sentence

• sexism occurs in many workplaces
• precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil