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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There are questions about what happens over Christmas when everyone meets up and it's easier for the virus to infect older people who are more at risk.

From BBC

Mrs Owens said she asked Michelle Mills what had happened but she "shrugged her shoulders" and was "busy texting".

From BBC

It happened on the 16 December 2000 - just over a week before Christmas.

From BBC

In part, it’s a time capsule, recording the rise in the popularity of soul food, especially in northern cities, that was coincident with the Second Great Migration happening during this period.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Napoli are in great shape, but it's a one-off match and anything can happen."

From Barron's

happen

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