happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

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“This is what happens this time of year, especially when you have a really good staff and are doing a lot of positive things,” Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times

But it will be best to wait it out, unless something material happens.

From Barron's

His neighborhood is the kind where you can leave your car unlocked and nothing happens.

From The Wall Street Journal

As tends to happen in wine lands, chefs have heard the vintners’ call.

From The Wall Street Journal

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