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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The phony wedding photos began making the rounds on social media after Law Roach, Zendaya’s longtime stylist, claimed earlier this month that “the wedding’s already happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

The strike happened as residents broke their daily fast for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

From BBC

In Minnesota, a young economist was trying to make sense of what was happening.

From The Wall Street Journal

What questions do you have about what is happening in Cuba or what the future holds for the island nation?

From The Wall Street Journal

He really ought to be in the Naismith Hall of Fame and I hope that happens.”

From Los Angeles Times

happen

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