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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"We are still asking people in the area to take shelter until we can determine what is happening," police said on social media shortly after 7pm.

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"We absolutely didn't expect it. We thought we were safe, and then this happens right next to us," local resident, Tatiana, 74, told AFP.

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Chase said he wants to be a captain who affects performance on and off the field, but it hadn't happened.

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Analysts say a Santa Claus rally could still happen.

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Instead, dopamine appears to provide the basic conditions that allow movement to happen in the first place.

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