Synonyms of befalls

befalls

verb

present tense third-person singular of befall

as in happens

to take place

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happens
• occurs
• comes
• is
• transpires
• does
• comes down
• chances
• betides
• comes about
• passes
• goes down
• haps
• comes off
• comes to pass
• cooks
• goes on
• arises
• rises
• develops
• materializes
• intervenes
• shapes (up)
• springs (up)
• follows
• crops (up)
• proceeds
• comes up
• falls out
• turns out
• results
• breaks
• goes off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of befalls

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

Despite growing up with the warnings of skin cancer, Gen Z is falling for the tanning craze that befalls most generations. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 12 June 2026

Elsewhere, an unspeakable tragedy that befalls a fellow factory worker further establishes the plight of young girls across China’s recent history. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026

When a mysterious illness befalls the king, Prince Tristan is lured into a dangerous quest, while his younger brother William — neurodivergent and non-verbal — uncovers the plot at home. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026

But perhaps the biggest tragedy that befalls many bands is growing apart. — Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026

There’s a segment of the audience that practically swoons when good news befalls some of the cast at the end of the play. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

The family soon joins a group of ravers in a journey across the Sahara Desert, where surreal tragedy after surreal tragedy befalls them. — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026

Tragedy befalls fishing town Paul Lundberg, Gloucester’s mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea over the years. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026