befall

//bɪˈfɔːl//
C1Frequency Level 12Literary
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Verb

befallInfinitive
befallPresent tense
befellPast tense
befallenPast participle
befallingPresent participle
befallsThird-person singular
1

To happen to someone, especially something bad or unfortunate.

No one knows what misfortune may befall them in the future.

2

To occur or take place, typically referring to events or circumstances.

No one knows what will befall in the coming years.

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