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
befall Sentence Examples
- 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.
- A great tragedy befell the family when they lost their child.
- The repercussions that befell the politician were both personal and professional.
- The unexpected events that befell us left us in a state of bewilderment.
- The consequences of his actions befell him swiftly.
- The wrath of the law befell the guilty criminals.
- The misfortune that befell the travelers stranded them in a remote and desolate place.
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, come about, come down, come, transpire, come to pass, betide,be, do
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.
