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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“It’s a terrible situation that that family had to go through, and I hope it never happens again,” she said.

From Salon

But no matter what happens in the title game, there’s one distinction that neither one will be able to claim: being the most valuable team in college football.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ten of those cases happened in the last year.

From Los Angeles Times

The events almost didn’t happen: After a supporter emailed requesting a themed night, Lyman hadn’t considered it before because the show’s soundtrack has limited danceable music.

From Los Angeles Times

The last league game he missed was in 1992 when Boro beat Wolves to win promotion into the very first Premier League, which happened to be the day of his brother's wedding.

From BBC

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