Takes place (6)
I believe the answer is:
occurs
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">takes place</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('occur' can be a synonym of 'take place')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for occurs that I've seen before include "Happens, takes place" , "Crocus (anag)" , "Happens or comes to mind" , "Comes to pass" .)