Definition of occurs

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • occurs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • occurs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • occurs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of occurs


  • come to pass (verb)

    Examples

    1. Nothing occurred that seemed important

    Synonyms

    1. come about
    2. fall out
    3. go on
    4. hap
    5. happen
    6. pass
    7. pass off
    8. take place
  • come to one's mind; suggest itself (verb)

    Examples

    1. It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary

    Synonyms

    1. come
  • to be found to exist (verb)

    Examples

    1. sexism occurs in many workplaces
    2. precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil

See definition of occurs in Merriam Webster