The difference between Occur and Take place
When used as verbs, occur means to happen or take place, whereas take place means to happen, to occur.
check bellow for the other definitions of Occur and Take place
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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."
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Take place as a verb (intransitive):
To happen, to occur.
Examples:
"The planned meeting never took place."
"The wedding was to take place in the rose garden."
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Take place as a verb (obsolete):
To take precedence or priority.
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Take place as a verb (obsolete):
To take effect; to prevail.
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Take place as a verb (obsolete):
To sit in a particular location, take one's place.