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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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Some of the states whose taxpayers saw the largest refund increases this year also happen to be places with higher state income taxes and local property-tax bills.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“If anyone asks: What is the most dangerous thing that could happen to Iran and the region?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"There's massive public demand and momentum for this to happen," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And we know that a lot of things can happen.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

She was too tough, too strong, too in control to let something like this happen.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin