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happen

/ˈhæpən/

verb

Meaning

  • To occur or take place.

    "Let me tell you how it happened."

  • To happen to; to befall.

  • (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

    "Do you happen to have an umbrella?"

  • (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.

Synonyms

come to pass

adverb

Meaning

  • Maybe, perhaps.