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befallen

VERB

happen to; take place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ensue materialize transpire

STRONG

action bechance betide break chance cook develop fall follow gel go hap happen jell occur shake smoke supervene

WEAK

come down come off come to pass cook up a storm cook with gas fall out go down

Antonyms

STRONG

stay stop

Example Sentences

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Initially, police had treated it as a tragic accident that had befallen one of Spain's wealthiest individuals.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The same fate could’ve easily befallen this movie, too.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

"This is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family," he said.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

“This is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family. We all recognize that and our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

“I hope no terrible fate has befallen her,” Penelope said, alarmed.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood