befell Definition
(of something bad) happen to someone.
Using befell: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "befell" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
A great disaster befell the town.
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What befell you on your journey?
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He was afraid that the same fate would befall him.
befell Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: befell in Brief
'Befell' [bɪˈfɛl] is a verb that means something bad happening to someone. It is often used in formal contexts and can be replaced with 'happen', 'occur', 'take place', or 'transpire'. Examples include 'A great disaster befell the town.' and 'He was afraid that the same fate would befall him.'
