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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“Ideally, this would have happened in a way that is more intentional and coordinated.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Finally, however, people feel they have a choice - and what has happened here highlights the challenge facing the Labour government.

From BBC

"It's disgusting. What's happened tonight is a disgrace for football. It's ruined the night for the team," he said.

From Barron's

"It's a concern. We've had cops pull up for minor things and everybody freaks out because today, even if you have your papers -- which they all do -- anything can happen," the 20-year-old said.

From Barron's

She does not know why the conflict is happening, but she knows her son will bear the brunt.

From Barron's

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