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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“This could have happened in any community,” Watts said.

From Los Angeles Times

The coroner, Sophie Lomas, told the inquest that because Ms Hunt died in another country, she "does not have the jurisdiction to fully investigate what happened in that hospital".

From BBC

“I have no clue when that happens,” but it’s probably more of a 2026 dynamic, he said.

From MarketWatch

Whatever is happening on the internet or being hashed out in the day’s headlines, what I’m watching will feel way more inspiring, exhilarating and important.

From The Wall Street Journal

happen

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