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 big unknown, in his view, is what happens to Adobe’s “very healthy” operating margins in the mid-40% range.

From MarketWatch

But, he added, “there’s a pretty meaningful difference between this happening for another month and this happening for another six months.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The “Buffy” reboot not going forward could very well be the best thing to happen to Gellar’s career in some time — if fans and the industry allow her to play her cards right.

From Salon

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening.

From Barron's

"When you start a war, there's a risk, and you never know what can happen," he said, warning that rising fuel costs back home could test patience.

From Barron's

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