VDict - Definition of befall

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befall

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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)

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

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Synonyms:
happen bechance betide

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Words contain "befall" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
befall betide bechance

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