The difference between Come to pass and Occur

When used as verbs, come to pass means to happen, whereas occur means to happen or take place.


check bellow for the other definitions of Come to pass and Occur

  1. Come to pass as a verb:

    To happen; to occur.

  1. Occur as a verb (intransitive):

    To happen or take place.

    Examples:

    "The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

  2. Occur as a verb (intransitive):

    To present or offer itself.

    Examples:

    "I will write if the opportunity occurs."

  3. Occur as a verb (impersonal):

    To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.

  4. Occur as a verb (intransitive, sciences):

    To be present or found.

    Examples:

    "The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of ''Dichapetalum cymosum'', and is responsible for its toxic effects."