occurs Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to take place or happen; to be found; appear; to appear in one's thoughts usually followed by to Example Sentence A dream about puppies occurs to me often. Synonyms happen; take place; come about; befall; transpire Antonyms not take place Hear It! Say It! Write It! occurs Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: