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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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Now, researchers are learning more about why these episodes happen, how to differentiate more-common causes from more-serious issues, and which treatments can prevent or reduce recurrence, including specialized physical therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Rail expansions also might happen as disrupting Hormuz went from “a tail event to something that is real.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

However, Hearn feels the time is right to try again and says he and his team will "do everything we can to make it happen".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And we know that a lot of things can happen.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

‘Don’t look so worried; it might never happen.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler