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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Reflecting on his win, he says: "I still feel like it's not sunk in, but whatever happens no-one can take that away from me for the rest of my life."

From BBC

But dairy farmer Houston is sceptical about how quickly this could happen.

From BBC

That is already happening through funds targeting wealthy investors, like the Blue Owl one that is under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you happen to spot your mother or grandmother in the crowd, well, good for her.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have to make a meaningful deal, otherwise, bad things happen, but we have to make a meaningful deal.”

From Salon

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