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recur

/rɪˈkɜː/

/rɪˈkɝː/

recurverb

recurred

Past Simple

recurred

Past Participle

recurring

Gerund

/rɪˈkɜː/

/rɪˈkɝː/

Definitions

To happen or appear again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals.

The symptoms of the illness tend to recur every few months.

To return in thought or discourse.

The same idea kept recurring in his mind as he tried to solve the problem.

Synonyms

happen again

recurgerund / present participle

Definitions

Happening or appearing again, especially repeatedly or at intervals.

He was plagued by recurring headaches throughout the year.