Occur and Originate

Occur

Occur verb - To take place.
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Synonyms for Occur

Originate is a synonym for occur in start topic. In some cases you can use "Originate" instead a verb "Occur", when it comes to topics like arise, emerge.

Originate

Originate verb - To come into existence.

Occur is a synonym for originate in arise topic. Sometimes you can use "Occur" instead a verb "Originate", if it concerns topics such as emerge.

Common collocations

way occur way originate way
south occur south originate south
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