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recur

verb [I]
 
 
/rɪˈkɜːr/ US  /-ˈkɝː/ (-rr-)

Definition

C2 to happen many times or to happen again: The theme of freedom recurs throughout her writing. If the pain/problem/trouble, etc. recurs, come and see me.Occurring and happening recurrence
 
 
/rɪˈkʌr.əns/ US  /-ˈkɝː-/ noun [C or U]
The doctor told him to go to the hospital if there was a recurrence of his symptoms.Occurring and happening
(Definition of recur verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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