Definitions

1. verb

to happen by chance or coincidence, to come upon or find by chance or accident

“She bechanced upon an old bookstore in the city.”

2. noun

chance or fortune, an event that happens by chance or coincidence

“It was a matter of bechance that she met her future business partner at the conference.”

3. interjection

an expression of surprise or wonder at something that happens by chance

“Bechance! I just won the lottery!”