Synonyms of befall

befall

verb

bi-ˈfȯl 

as in to happen

to take place

whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happen
• occur
• be
• come
• do
• transpire
• come down
• betide
• come about
• come to pass
• pass
• cook
• come off
• go down
• hap
• go on
• arise
• chance
• rise
• materialize
• shape (up)
• develop
• proceed
• intervene
• result
• come up
• spring (up)
• crop (up)
• follow
• fall out
• turn out
• go off
• break

Examples of befall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite those experiences, Furtado looks back on her early fame fondly and feels she was protected from the seedier showbiz trappings that befell some of her pop-star peers. —Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

Precious returns to apply her trademark wit and common sense to get to the bottom of another confounding mystery: why a series of inexplicable misfortunes keep befalling staff and guests of a beloved hotel. 2. —Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024

These future CEOs will need to develop a robust slate of skills and competencies to effectively navigate the new era of business and the many expectations that now befall them, from sustainability to DEI. —Byruth Umoh, Fortune, 3 July 2024

Three injuries befell the Rams’ starting offensive line before the team had even reached its first joint practice against the Chargers in August, and a couple of backups dealt with their own wounds throughout the last month, too. —Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 4 Sep. 2024