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happen

verb

/ˈhæpən/

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

to take place or occur, usually by chance

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

Accidents can happen at any time.

what happens, happens

occur, take place, arise, transpire, ensue

Entry 1

occur, take place, arise, transpire

Entry 2

occur, take place, transpire, arise, ensue

prevent, stop, avoid, cease

Entry 1

prevent, stop, avoid, cease

Entry 2

prevent, stop, avoid

happen to, happen by chance, happen naturally, happen suddenly, happen accidentally, happen again, happen quickly

Entry 1

happen to, happen by chance, happen naturally, happen suddenly

Entry 2

happen suddenly, happen accidentally, happen again, happen quickly

to accept, tolerate, or remain faithful to something

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a boundary or border.

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

To release from military service or to disband troops.