befalling
verb
- 1
To fall upon; fall all over; overtake
“At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands.”
- 2
To happen.
- 3
To happen to.
“Temptation befell me.”
- 4
To fall.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
A happening; occurrence; chance; event.
adjective
- 1
Appertaining; appropriate; fitting.
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