The difference between Erupt and Occur
When used as verbs, erupt means to eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser), whereas occur means to happen or take place.
check bellow for the other definitions of Erupt and Occur
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Erupt as a verb (intransitive):
To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
Examples:
"The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area."
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Erupt as a verb (intransitive):
To burst forth; to break out.
Examples:
"The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all."
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Erupt as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):
To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
Examples:
"The crowd erupted in anger."
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Occur as a verb (intransitive):
To happen or take place.
Examples:
"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."
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Occur as a verb (intransitive):
To present or offer itself.
Examples:
"I will write if the opportunity occurs."
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Occur as a verb (impersonal):
To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
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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."