Synonyms of happen

happen

verb

ˈha-pən 

as in to occur

to take place

did anything exciting happen over the summer?

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of happen

Raitiere says the bulk of the recording happened at RCA Studio A in Nashville whenever Weir came through town. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

During the closed-door briefings, which typically happen biweekly in the days leading up to City Commission meetings, the administration goes over the meeting agenda with each commissioner individually. — Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

With so much happening throughout the week, and so much attention being paid to the US consumer by the broader luxury industry, energy heading into this season is high. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026

Early investigation details indicate the crash happened as a 2025 Kawasaki motorcycle drove south on Noland Road, according to a news release. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing happen

• happen (on or upon)
• happen (upon)