verb
1. become of; happen to
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He promised that no harm would befall her
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What has become of my children?
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Something ——s somebody
2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
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It happens that today is my birthday
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"These things befell" (Santayana)
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• Verb Group: ↑happen
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Something ——s
Useful english dictionary. 2012.