American English pronunciation

How to pronounce befall

IPA transcription: [bɪ'fɔl]

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Verb

  • happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; ; (Santayana)

    “It happens that today is my birthday”

    “These things befell”

  • become of; happen to

    “He promised that no harm would befall her”

    “What has become of my children?”