occur
- v come to pass
Nothing occurred that seemed important - v come to one's mind; suggest itself
It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary - v to be found to exist
sexism occurs in many workplaces
precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil
obviate
- v do away with
- v prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
occupy
- v keep busy with
- v live (in a certain place)
- v occupy the whole of
- v be on the mind of
- v march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
- v require (time or space)
- v consume all of one's attention or time
- v assume, as of positions or roles
the young prince will soon occupy the throne