befalling

verb

Meaning

To fall upon; fall all over; overtake
"At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands."
To happen.
To happen to.
"Temptation befell me."
To fall.

Synonyms

come to pass,

occur,

transpire

noun

Meaning

A happening; occurrence; chance; event.

adjective

Meaning

Appertaining; appropriate; fitting.