recur

intransitive-verb
UK: /rɪˈkɜː/
US: /rɪˈkɜːr/

  1. To happen again.

    1. The problem will recur soon.
    2. If symptoms recur, consult your doctor immediately for advice.

  2. To come back to mind.

    1. The memory did recur later.
    2. A strange thought began to recur in her mind throughout the day.

Synonyms

reappear repeat return
recur verb

  1. To happen again, especially after an interval.

    1. The meeting will recur monthly.
    2. We should prevent situations like this from recurring in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recur" in English means: To happen again., To come back to mind..

The phonetic transcription of "recur" is /rɪˈkɜː/ in British English and /rɪˈkɜːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recur": reappear, repeat, return.

Example usage of "recur": "The problem will recur soon.". More examples on the page.