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Definition of befall

happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; "It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana)
become of; happen to; "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children?"

Similar Words: happen, bechance, betide

Grouped Verbs: happen

Anagrams: baffle

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