occurs
How many syllables in occurs?
There are 2 syllables in the word occurs.Divide occurs into syllables:
oc · curs
How to pronounce occurs:
Synonyms for occurs:
arise
befall
befalls
betide
chance
come about
come off
come to pass
comes
comes about
comes down
comes off
crop up
does
ensue
eventuate
follow
goes on
happen
happens
is
materialize
passes
result
take place
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Antonyms for occurs:
begets
breeds
bring on
brings about
catalyses
catalyzes
causes
creates
cultivates
drives
effects
effectuates
elicits
engenders
enkindles
establishes
fosters
generates
gives rise to
hatches
incites
induces
initiates
inspires
instigates
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- doubtless
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