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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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But I am also a writer, and while reading and writing generally happen in solitude, promoting your writing doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“This is likely going to happen in every state.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The event in Dublin would happen with the backing of Saudi Arabia-owned production company Sela and influential promoter Turki Alalshikh, co-founder of Zuffa Boxing.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

"I don't think it's going to happen in weeks," Walsh said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

There was no telling what might happen if he took the Nanuak into the cave.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver