Synonyms of befall

befall

verb

bi-ˈfȯl 

as in to happen

to take place

whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happen
• occur
• be
• come
• do
• transpire
• come down
• betide
• come about
• come to pass
• pass
• cook
• come off
• go down
• hap
• go on
• arise
• chance
• rise
• materialize
• shape (up)
• develop
• proceed
• intervene
• result
• come up
• spring (up)
• crop (up)
• follow
• fall out
• turn out
• go off
• break

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of befall

My family immigrated to America from an authoritarian country, and some of my relatives and I are astonished and horrified that the same thing is befalling the US. —Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Mar. 2025

The movie centers on a tragedy that befalls real-life Congressman’s wife Eunice Paiva when her husband is abducted by the milutary authorities, and her attempt to seek justice in its aftermath. —Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025

Injuries have also befallen attacking stars Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Ødegaard this term, and the team didn’t recruit a goalscorer during the January transfer window—a tough market to find the right talent at the right price. —Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

But inside four minutes, more catastrophe befell his team. —Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025