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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Ross: I think the two fears are, with whatever happens, is you want to try to protect theatrical, which is in not the best state right now.

From Los Angeles Times

Companies that profit from solar power should also be responsible for what happens to panels once they stop working, says Mr Nakka.

From BBC

Worries over the fate of the site -- and what could happen -- run high.

From Barron's

What do you want to see happen today?

From Los Angeles Times

“But at some point, the race was happening…It was time.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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