happen

[ˈhapən]

happen Definition

to take place, especially without being planned.

Using happen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "happen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I don't know what happened.

• Example

  What happened to your car?

• Example

  It just so happens that I have an extra ticket.

• Example

  I happened to see her at the store.

happen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for happen

• occur
• transpire
• materialize

Antonyms for happen

• cease
• stop

Phrases with happen

• happen upon

  to find or discover something by chance

  Example

  I happened upon a great little restaurant while wandering around the city.

• make something happen

  to cause something to occur or come into existence

  Example

  If we work together, we can make great things happen.

• whatever happens

  regardless of what occurs or transpires

  Example

  Whatever happens, I'll always be here for you.

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Summary: happen in Brief

The verb 'happen' [ˈhapən] means to occur or take place without being planned. It is often used in questions like 'What happened?' and in phrases like 'happen upon,' meaning to find something by chance. 'Make something happen' means to cause something to occur, while 'whatever happens' implies steadfast support regardless of the outcome.