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Befall (Verb)

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).

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

A series of unfortunate accidents befell the travelling party as they made their way through the forest.
It was a cruel fate that such tragedy should befall a family that had already known so much hardship in their lives.
As the hurricane season came, many disasters befell the coastal towns.
Since the beginning of the war, countless horrors have befallen the innocent civilians caught between the warring parties.
During the hike, misadventures began to befall the hikers as the dense fog blocked their visibility.

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

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

He assured his family that no misfortune would befall them during their travels.
What has befallen the old mansion that once stood on this site is a complete mystery.
Her fierce determination and strong faith would protect her, and no evil would befall her.
As she wandered through the deserted streets, she wondered what would befall her if she couldn't find shelter before nightfall.
It is not known what befell the crew of the lost ship, but their disappearance remains a tragic enigma.