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

Example Sentences

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“Even last year for example, Santa didn’t come and the first quarter of 2025 was a rough one for investors, and we all remember what happened in April after ‘liberation day.’”

From MarketWatch

Keeping in mind what happened in April, investors holding metals need to expect a high level of volatility even if prices continue to rise.

From MarketWatch

“We believe increased market and mind share is happening for CrowdStrike among new and existing customers,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

A resolution of the Warner ownership struggle may not happen soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

While it’s easy enough to enjoy what’s happening in the moment, it can be easy to lose the plot and harder to tell just who’s on what side, or even how many sides there are.

From Los Angeles Times

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