recur
/rɪˈkɜːr/
re · cur
rɪ · ˈkɜːr
English Definition
v. happen again
Significado en Español
repetirse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tái diễn, lặp lại
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Example Sentence
Headaches recurred every week.
头疼反复发作。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+cur(run).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “recur”.
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A
represent
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B
repeat
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C
retire
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D
refresh
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B — repeat.
“recur” means v. happen again
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
If the strange pain should ______, you must call the doctor at once.
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A
vanish
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B
cease
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C
recur
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D
disappear
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C — recur.
“recur” means v. happen again
Common questions about “recur”
What does “recur” mean?
recur — v. happen again. In Chinese: 再发生，反复出现.
How do you pronounce “recur”?
recur is pronounced /rɪˈkɜːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · cur.
How do you use “recur” in a sentence?
Headaches recurred every week. (头疼反复发作。)
What are synonyms for “recur”?
repeat, return — all close in meaning to recur (v. happen again).
Is “recur” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. recur appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “recur”?
re(again)+cur(run).
