befall (v.)

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

    [ Syn: bechance , betide ]

  2. 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)

    [ Syn: happen , bechance ]

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