Happen Synonyms
Happen is a verb. Its synonyms include occur, take place, come about, come off, come into being, ensue, result, transpire, materialize, and arise. Its antonyms are prevent and cease. Here are some additional synonyms for "happen" with example sentences.
Another word for happen
54 other ways to say happen.
1. in the sense of occur
- occur
- come about
- come into being
- result
- materialize
- be
- come up
- pan out
- follow
- emerge
- present itself
- go down
- betide
- eventuate
- take place
- come off
- ensue
- transpire
- arise
- crop up
- fall out
- turn out
- develop
- surface
- supervene
- come to pass
- chance
- hap
2. in the sense of discover unexpectedly
- discover unexpectedly
- find by chance
- stumble on
- light on
- come across
- blunder on
- uncover
- bring to light
- run into
- bump into
- run against
- find unexpectedly
- chance on
- hit on
- come on
- run across
- unearth
- locate
- meet by chance
- encounter
- dig up
3. in the sense of chance
- chance
- have the ill luck
- have the good luck
- have the good/bad/ill fortune
- have the bad luck
Happen Sentences
Accidents can happen very unexpectedly sometimes.
Things always seem to happen quickly.
What will happen during the event?
Miracles can happen every single day.