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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Broadus, with Polk by her side, said “I don’t understand why this happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

She then refused to rule out a comeback at the end of January, telling the Today Show: "I don't know, I'm just going to see what happens."

From BBC

Volunteers said it appeared to be healthy but were concerned that if its location was revealed it would have been disturbed by large crowds and drones - something that has happened in the past.

From BBC

"Their willingness to report what happened, and to support the investigation, has been vital in bringing Gunnery to justice for these disgraceful crimes," he added.

From BBC

Baroness May said it "beggars belief" that the Hicks were still having to fight to have the "truth acknowledged" about what had happened to their daughters.

From BBC

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