Synonyms of HAPPENS

verb

1. come to pass

   • HAPPEN13
   • HAP8
   • OCCUR9
   • PASS6

   Also: go on, pass off, fall out, come about, take place.

2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

   • HAPPEN13
   • BEFALL11
   • BECHANCE17

3. chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

   • HAPPEN13

4. come into being; become reality

   • HAPPEN13
   • MATERIALIZE22
   • MATERIALISE13

5. come upon, as if by accident; meet with

   • FIND8
   • HAPPEN13
   • CHANCE13
   • BUMP10
   • ENCOUNTER11