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occurred to vs occurred for

The correct phrase is 'occurred to.' 'Occurred for' is not a standard construction in English. 'Occurred to' is commonly used to indicate that something came to someone's mind or was realized.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

occurred to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something came to someone's mind or was realized.

Examples:

  • It occurred to me that I had forgotten to lock the door.
  • The idea suddenly occurred to him during the meeting.

occurred for

This phrase is not a standard construction in English.

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