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

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Dimon is also pitching to have JPMorgan run the initial public offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which could happen this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This credit isn’t meant to make up for what happened. No credit really can. But it’s a way of acknowledging our customers’ time and showing that this matters to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal

To better understand what happens after exposure, Bayen partnered with experts in reproductive toxicology.

From Science Daily

This happens all the time and can be applied to the Carabao Cup offside calls.

From BBC

The pickup in mergers and acquisitions is also fueling a rise in lending that helps deals happen.

From The Wall Street Journal

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