happen to

phrasal verb

happened to; happening to; happens to

: to affect or involve (someone or something) as the result of an event or action

An odd thing happened to me on my way to the office last week.

I wonder what/whatever happened to that guy after he lost his job.

especially : to affect (someone or something) in a bad or harmful way

I promise nothing will happen to you.

What happened to the car? There's a big scratch on the fender.

Examples of happen to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The excellent 2022 book Heat 2 centers what happens to Chris after the end of this movie, and filling Kilmer’s shoes is going to be a tough assignment for whomever is willing to take it. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025

And if that harmony happens to come with a lime wedge and a side of patio sunshine? —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

That’s much like what happened to Parris, his wife said – and to others, like Murillo. —Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025

Final thoughts Understanding what happens to your old accounts after debt consolidation is crucial for maintaining healthy finances. —Christina Majaski, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for happen to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue