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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"I think the time pressure he's under to make that happen is immense," said Atalla.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value, but that may happen after the six-month time frame.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

And trying to figure out if she has some agency in that, or does she just have to let it happen to her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He made clear this could only happen if a new mandate was secured, such as at a general election.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He clasped his paws, pleading, “So there’s a chance it might not happen? If the Universe changes its mind?”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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