occur

verb

1. 1

   come to pass

   What is happening?

   The meeting took place off without an incidence

2. 2

   come to one's mind; suggest itself

   It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary

   A great idea then came to her

3. 3

   to be found to exist

   sexism occurs in many workplaces

   precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil