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Synonyms & Similar Words
occur
take place
come about
arise
emerge
develop
transpire
befall
betide
chance
come to pass
crop up
turn up
materialize
manifest
appear
arrive
ensue
follow
result
stem
originate
spring
happenstance
coincide
concur
synchronize
recur
repeat
reoccur
resurface
Meaning of Happen
The primary meaning of the word "happen" is to take place or occur.
Definitions
- To take place or occur
- * To occur by chance
- * To be the case or true
Etymology of Happen
The word "happen" originated from Old English "gehappend" and "happian" which is derived from "hap" meaning chance or fortune
Historically, "happen" has been used in English since the 9th century to express the idea of something occurring or taking place
Example Uses
- The party will happen tonight at 8 pm
- * It so happens that I have a meeting at the same time
- * What happens if it rains during the outdoor event