befall
be
bi
fall
ˈfɔl
fawl
British pronunciation
/bɪfˈɔːl/

Definition & Meaning of "befall"in English

to befall
01

to happen to a person or thing in a way that seems destined and has serious consequences

Transitive: to befall sb/sth
example
Examples
The fate that befell them was beyond their control.
The consequences of the decision befell the entire organization.
02

to occur, typically in a way that seems inevitable or destined

Intransitive
example
Examples
A series of unfortunate events befell without warning.
When disaster befell, it seemed like it was destined to happen.
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