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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It happened at about 15:30 GMT on Wednesday at a house in Chippendale Avenue.

From BBC

The ceremony happened in front of thousands of fans, all packed into Market Place as the life-sized, bronze-cast sculpture was uncovered.

From BBC

Much of that is happening in the beverage market.

From Barron's

"For us, it is exciting and gives us that thrill. I think events like this need to happen more in the tennis world."

From BBC

Below AFP explains what happens to these bitcoin-buying firms when prices drop.

From Barron's