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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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Menon's legal team have described the decision as a victory, but it is unclear what will happen next.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In his request for the pardon, Low told U.S. authorities that he can help make deals happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"I think we'll be fine. I have a very good relationship with President Xi. He knows I don't want that to happen," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It’s unclear when that will happen, however, in light of an uneasy stalemate between the U.S. and Iran that’s been in place since the end of April.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Sela and I agreed, without speaking a word, that the friendship would never happen, simply because our moms wanted it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith