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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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A LIV spokesperson didn’t respond to an immediate request for comment on the late payment or what might happen to future paychecks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Finding out the status of a particular project or client account can now happen via a quick question to the relevant person's digital twin, rather than a meeting, call or email.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

President Donald Trump said he thinks a deal with Iran will happen soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Still, Paulson said it’s hard for him to predict a timeline regarding when such a crisis might eventually happen.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

If I gave up, the Nazis would have won, and I’d never let that happen.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler