befall

/bɪfˈɔːl/

/bɪˈfɔɫ/

to befall

MAIN VERB

to happen or occur to someone or something, typically as an unfortunate or unexpected event

synonyms : bechance

happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

synonyms : bechance

Examples

1. This sense befalls many space travelers.

2. A boon has befallen these boys.

3. One such unnerving transformation befell the spinner Arachne.

4. Any number of fates can befall their birds on the way home.