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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Now 91, Selig remembers a protracted battle to make the WBC happen, but believes the payoff has been extraordinary.

From The Wall Street Journal

It “would not have happened if it hadn’t been for the grant,” said Genaro Bugarin, a director at the Energy Coalition nonprofit that proposed and coordinated the project.

From Los Angeles Times

“But the whole thing was a risk. We gotta alter our tour dates and sacrifice other opportunities to make this happen.”

From Los Angeles Times

She says major political support will be needed to ensure change happens, and says she would "warn any party to be a little careful about throwing stones, until we actually know what we are doing."

From BBC

"It was very daunting not knowing what is going to happen but I got support from my dad and brother who have had ACL injuries," Friday added.

From BBC

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