Definitions

1. verb

to come to pass or happen to (someone or something)

“The storm befell the village, causing widespread destruction.”

2. noun

an event that happens to someone or something

“A terrible befall befell the hero in the fairy tale.”

3. noun

a misfortune or calamity

“The bad befall that befell the family was losing their home due to a fire.”

4. verb

to befall or happen to (someone or something)

“The travelers were said to have befallen a terrible fate.”