Happen

/ˈhΓ¦pΙ™n/

The meaning and definition of Happen, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
    β€œDo you happen to have an umbrella?”
  2. To occur or take place.
    β€œLet me tell you how it happened.”
adverb
  1. Maybe, perhaps.

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Synonyms come to pass

Origin

From Middle English happenen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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