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befall

/bɪˈfɔːl/

/bɪˈfɔl/

befallverb

befell

Past Simple

befallen

Past Participle

befalling

Gerund

/bɪˈfɔːl/

/bɪˈfɔl/

Translations

Misfortune may befall anyone at any time.

Несчастье может случиться с кем угодно в любое время.

Strange events befall in this old house.

Странные события происходят в этом старом доме.

A great tragedy befell the family.

Великую трагедию постигла семья.

Additional translations

Definitions

To happen or occur, especially by chance or fate.

A great misfortune befell the family during the storm.

To happen to someone, often used in a negative or unfortunate context.

We were worried about what might befall him on his journey.

Synonyms

come to pass