Happen — synonyms, definition

1. happen (Verb)

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happen (Verb) — (of an event) come to pass (in time, so that it is real and actual at some time). ex. "What is happening?"

happen (Verb) — Occur or be the case in the course of events or by chance. ex. "It happens that today is my birthday"

happen (Verb) — Chance to be or do something, without intention or causation. ex. "I happen to have just what you need!"

happen (Verb) — Come into being; become reality. ex. "Her dream really happened"

happen (Verb) — Come upon, as if by accident; meet with. ex. "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"

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