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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of befall

Rather, according to his mom and dad, something more nefarious could have befallen him — and been covered up. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Hell House takes its time spinning the tale of misfortune that befalls the central investigators. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

In baseball, curses are no joking matter, and the Curse of the FTD Burger might now have befallen the team. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Castillo basically needs another scandal to befall Cervantes at this point. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 19 June 2026