Befall (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; "It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana).

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Happen
• Bechance

Hypernyms

• Pass
• Come About
• Go On
• Occur
• Fall Out
• Take Place
• Happen
• Pass Off

Meaning ²

Become of; happen to; "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children?".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Betide
• Bechance

Hypernyms

• Hap
• Pass
• Come About
• Go On
• Occur
• Fall Out
• Take Place
• Pass Off