word
Befall
Bih-FAWL
/bɪˈfɔːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
befall
Dictionary meaning
To happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events.
Examples
- The event that befell was unexpected.
- What befell them?
Synonyms: bechance, happen
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