befall (Meaning)
Wordnet
befall (v)
become of; happen to
happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
Webster
befall (v. t.)
To happen to.
Webster
befall (v. i.)
To come to pass; to happen.
Synonyms & Antonyms of befall
FAQs About the word befall
become of; happen to, happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chanceTo happen to., To come to pass; to happen.
happen, occur, transpire,be, come, do, betide, come about, come to pass, come down
No antonyms found.
If misfortune befalls us, we will face it with courage.
The consequences that befell the company were severe.
The sudden illness that befell her came as a cruel shock.
The wrath of the storm befell the hapless village.
