recur

[rɪˈkɜː(r)]

recur Definition

• 1. (of a thought, idea, or situation) come back to one's mind or memory
• 2. occur again periodically or repeatedly

Using recur: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recur" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The same problem keeps recurring.

• Example

  The theme of revenge recurs throughout the novel.

• Example

  The pain in my knee has recurred.

• Example

  The issue is likely to recur in future discussions.

recur Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recur

• repeat
• reoccur
• return
• resurface
• come back

Antonyms for recur

• disappear
• vanish

Phrases with recur

• recur to

  turn to and adopt (a course of action, a method, etc.) especially as a last resort

  Example

  If necessary, we may have to recur to legal action.

• recur on

  happen again to (someone or something)

  Example

  The disease recurred on him after a few months.

• recur to memory

  come back to one's mind or memory

  Example

  The image of the accident kept recurring to his memory.

Origins of recur

from Latin 'recurrere', meaning 'run back'

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Summary: recur in Brief

The verb 'recur' [rɪˈkɜː(r)] means to come back to one's mind or memory, or to occur again periodically or repeatedly. It can be used in phrases like 'The same problem keeps recurring,' and 'The issue is likely to recur in future discussions.' 'Recur' also extends into phrases like 'recur to,' meaning to turn to and adopt a course of action, and 'recur to memory,' meaning to come back to one's mind.