Befall — synonyms, definition

1. befall (Verb)

arrive bechance betide chance come come about come about in the end come off come over come to pass conclude end eventuate fall happen occur result seize stop at succeed • • •

befall (Verb) — Become of; happen to. ex. "He promised that no harm would befall her"

befall (Verb) — Occur or be the case in the course of events or by chance. ex. "These things befell"

come about fall out go on hap happen occur pass pass off take place