Synonyms for

Befell

Verb / bɪˈfel / Another word for befell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to happen or occur

Synonyms & similar words

bechance happen befall betide happen occur transpire betide fall

Example sentences

  1. The accident befell him on his way to work.
  2. A strange thing befell me yesterday.
  3. A great tragedy befell the family.
  4. What will befall us now?
  5. She was afraid of what might befall her if she stayed in the haunted house.

Quotes

  • What will befall us in the future, we cannot know, but I am sure that love will sustain us.
  • History has shown us that great things sometimes befall the most unlikely people.
  • We never know what might befall us at any moment, so it is best to live each day to the fullest.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words