happen

/ˈhæpən/

Definitions

1. verb

to come into being or to occur; to take place; to happen or befall someone

“The accident happened on the corner of the street.”

2. noun

an event or occurrence

“What happened during the meeting?”

3. verb

to befall or be the case with someone; to affect someone

“How did you happen to get a cold?”

Synonyms

  • eventuate
  • occur
  • take place

Antonyms

  • fail
  • not happen