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

The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months. — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Both catches would happen at the company’s launch site in South Texas, Starbase. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Something like this wouldn’t happen in the major pro leagues, since eligibility rules are collectively bargained between leagues and unions and are thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The situation was reportedly de-escalated by a teammate before anything happened involving the gun. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing happen

• happen (on or upon)
• happen (upon)