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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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“There are announcements that now happen every day that if they happened in 2019, the market would go up 20%,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Sad things happen to the characters, but the sole moment of high tragedy occurs during a meeting of Russell’s wine club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And after this week, there is a growing possibility it could happen in full daylight with a roll call vote in the Senate.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

He could need help, and that is exactly what Sasaki offers and exactly what should happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She was positive that her golden boy could return from the grave and believed in the power of the Fox sisters’ mediumship to make that happen.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock