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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Thankfully, many of my own anchor ingredients happen to be fairly budget-friendly: rice, greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, lemons, tortillas, cabbage, beans, eggs, chicken thighs, coconut milk, good olive oil and sourdough.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

He would skip meals, worried that something bad would happen if he took a break while at work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A flight to the red planet now isn’t expected to happen in 2026, and the rocket still has many hurdles ahead of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

SpaceX, which has a valuation north of $1 trillion, is expected to raise some $80 billion from its blockbuster IPO, which could happen as soon as next month.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

‘Don’t look so worried; it might never happen.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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