befall Definition
(of something bad) happen to someone.
Using befall: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "befall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I hope no harm befalls him on his journey.
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It is not known what will befall the company in the coming months.
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Whatever may befall, I will not abandon my principles.
befall Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with befall
Example
It is impossible to predict what will befall us in the years to come.
whatever befalls
no matter what happens
Example
Whatever befalls, I will always be there for you.
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May no ill befall you on your journey.
Origins of befall
from Old English 'befallan', meaning 'to happen to'
Summary: befall in Brief
'Befall' [bɪˈfɔːl] is a verb that means something bad happening to someone. It is often used to express uncertainty about the future, as in 'It is not known what will befall the company in the coming months.' 'Befall' can also be used to express a wish or hope, as in 'I hope no harm befalls him on his journey.'
