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befall - Dictionary definition and meaning for befall
BEFALL
(verb) happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
"It happens that today is my birthday", "These things befell"
synonyms : bechance , happen(verb) become of; happen to
"He promised that no harm would befall her", "What has become of my children?"
synonyms : bechance , betide
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Mnemonics for befall
(Tag: ) An apple that "fall" into Newton's head befalled(happened) by chance.
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