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happens

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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China's attitude to the project for years was "if it happens, great, if it doesn't, we'll manage", said Alexei Gromov, head of the Russia-based Institute for Energy and Finance.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"People say 'what happens if we are relegated?' I will be here," he claimed.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

For example, immune cells displayed different sugar patterns after being stimulated, similar to what happens during an immune response.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

“No matter what happens, don’t let go. The tree is your friend and will help you stay above the water.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret