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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“You need to hire someone who can go into the home and see what is really happening,” Joseph said.

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The first “Late Night Madness” event happened in September in Daly City, Seafood City’s newest location.

From Los Angeles Times

As it happened, he was able to leave the country the next day without further trouble.

From Los Angeles Times

Then it happened — somewhere between a cymbal crash and a guitar wail.

From Los Angeles Times

When the sun vanishes early and the chill of darkness comes on deep and fast, there has always been an instinct to gather around a source of warmth and illumination for tales of fearsome happenings.

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