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occur
When using "occur" to mean "happen," it is more formal than the word "happen." You will often see it in news reports or official documents. When used to describe an idea coming to mind, always use the pattern "occur TO [someone]." For example: "It occurred to me..."
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon; Karen is at a PTA meeting, David is in his home office.
Karen Smith
Did it ever occur to you that we actually need the car tonight?
David Smith
My bad. I'll pivot and grab an Uber.
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Karen uses 'occur to you' (definition 3) to passive-aggressively criticize David's lack of foresight. David responds with 'my bad' (slang for apology) and 'pivot' (a corporate buzzword he uses incorrectly in a domestic context).
Meanings
verb (intransitive)
To exist or be found in a particular place or situation.
"These rare minerals occur naturally in the volcanic rock."