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become vs occur

occur vs become

become and occur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
become No No Yes No
occur No No Yes No
As verbs, occur is a hyponym of become; that is, occur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than become:
  • become: come into existence
  • occur: come to one's mind; suggest itself
Other hyponyms of become include come, root, form, spring, take form, take shape, arise, develop, grow, originate, rise, spring up, uprise, arise, bob up, come up, make.
become (verb) occur (verb)
enter or assume a certain state or condition come to pass
come into existence come to one's mind; suggest itself
undergo a change or development to be found to exist
enhance the appearance of
Difference between become and occur

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