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Synonyms for Happen (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (come upon, as if by accident; meet with):
bump, chance, find, encounter

WordNet sense 2 (happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance):
befall, bechance

WordNet sense 3 (come into being; become reality):
materialize, materialise

WordNet sense 4 (come to pass):
hap, occur, pass, go on, fall out, pass off, come about, take place


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