happen (upon) Sentence Examples

While exploring the attic, we happened upon a trunk filled with forgotten relics.
As I strolled through the park, I happened upon a group of children engrossed in a captivating game.
The traveler serendipitously happened upon a hidden oasis amidst the desert.
By chance, I happened upon a bookstore that had long been on my wish list.
While walking down the street, I spontaneously happened upon a remarkable street performer.
Fate seemed to intervene when I happened upon the perfect gift for my friend.
As I flicked through the pages of an old book, I happened upon a passage that resonated deeply with me.
It was a stroke of luck that we happened upon the last available room in the hotel.
While browsing the internet, I happened upon an article that provided invaluable insights into a topic that fascinated me.
Destiny played a hand when we happened upon the perfect house for our family.

happen (upon) Meaning

to find or meet (someone or something) by chance

to find or meet (someone or something) by chance

encounter, meet, run across, chance (upon), run upon, stumble (upon), light (upon), greet, catch, hit (upon)

escape, shake,avoid, evade, shun, dodge,elude,duck

While exploring the attic, we happened upon a trunk filled with forgotten relics.

As I strolled through the park, I happened upon a group of children engrossed in a captivating game.

The traveler serendipitously happened upon a hidden oasis amidst the desert.

By chance, I happened upon a bookstore that had long been on my wish list.